Full-Time Registered Nurse - CT Transplant (9D)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Exciting RN Opportunities at UPMC Presbyterian! Experienced & New Grad RNs: Full-time positions available. UPMC Presbyterian is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital and a center for ongoing, cutting-edge research and education. We offer a $20,000 sign-on bonus for nurses with more than one year of experience. Additionally, there is a monthly loan repayment of $20,000 exclusively for 2026 and 2027 nursing graduates. UPMC Presbyterian is a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center known for excellence in transplantation, cardiology, trauma, stroke, and complex specialty care. Join the new Kamin Tower, opening in January 2027, featuring 636 private patient rooms, advanced patient care technology, and innovative spaces designed to support exceptional patient outcomes. Work alongside leading clinicians, researchers, and educators in a renowned teaching hospital committed to innovation, professional development, and evidence-based practice. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver life-changing care while helping define the next generation of patient-centered healthcare in Pittsburgh. Our Registered Nurses work rotation shifts including weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor. 9D is a 17-bed cardiothoracic transplant unit caring for patients recovering from heart and/or lung transplants, and who receive support from a ventricular assist device; we also receive overflow cardiology patients. On 9D, we pride ourselves on creating a highly collaborative environment for our nurses and multidisciplinary team. At UPMC, we're passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey. We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $37.00.

Requirements

• 0-6 months of experience required.
• An Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN, or MSN is required.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients. Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
• Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care. Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solving to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environments and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 12 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire.
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.
• Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
• UPMC requires that GNs take licensure examination within 6 months of their start date, or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create positive connections with patients and colleagues, respect cultural differences, and promote a safe, balanced work environment.
• Educate patients, families, and staff using adult learning principles; support team learning and guide patients through care transitions.
• Deliver individualized care using the nursing process, set daily goals, communicate clearly, and document thoroughly.
• Participate in shared governance and quality initiatives, adapt to change, and use evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus: $20,000 for nurses with more than one year of experience.
• Monthly Loan Repayment: Exclusively for 2026 and 2027 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment.
• Total Rewards package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree