Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology (2 Pavilion/South)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

2h • $37 • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Shadyside is seeking experienced and new graduate Registered Nurses for full-time positions on their Hematology/Oncology units (2 Pavilion/South). UPMC Shadyside is a 4x Magnet-designated teaching hospital known for cutting-edge research and education. The hospital is a 520-bed tertiary care facility with Magnet Status and serves as an academic teaching hospital. The Hematology/Oncology units specialize in the care of medically managed patients who have received chemotherapy treatments. UPMC offers a robust career ladder for bedside nursing, starting with Professional Staff Nurse and leading to Expert Nurse and beyond. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $37.00.

Requirements

• Zero to two years of experience required.
• An associate's 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 Registered Nurse (RN) or TPP (Temporary Practice Permit) 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.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.

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 experienced nurses with more than one year of experience
• Monthly Loan Repayment: Exclusively for 2026 and 2027 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment
• Professional development initiatives
• Competitive career ladder
• Total Rewards package

What This Job Offers

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