Weekend Program - Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU (UPMC Presbyterian)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Weekend Program in the Neuro ICU (4F/5F), a 20-bed critical care unit caring for patients with acute neurologic injuries, including strokes, head bleeds, and seizures, as well as postoperative patients following craniotomies for tumors, vascular malformations, and decompression. Nurses assist physicians with procedures such as central and arterial line placement, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, and ventriculostomy. The unit is paired with Neuro Interventional Radiology, where cross-trained nurses support diagnostic exams and thrombectomies for acute stroke patients.

The Weekend Program requires working 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend, between Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m. The program includes a 25% differential on top of base pay. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to nurses with more than one year of experience. The minimum pay rate for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $37.00; the final job title and pay rate depend on individual qualifications and candidate choice. UPMC also offers a pay differential for nurses who complete a BSN.

The nurse provides patient- and family-focused care, develops clinical practice through learning and feedback, and applies critical thinking, sound judgment, and the nursing process. The role includes identifying patient and family education needs, supporting patient safety and quality, participating in unit-level shared governance, and pursuing ongoing professional development. Required certifications and contributions associated with the selected job title will be given a timeframe for completion.

UPMC Presbyterian is a Magnet-designated Level 1 Trauma Center in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood and a teaching hospital recognized for transplantation, cardiology, trauma, stroke, research, and education.

Requirements

• At least six months of nursing experience.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• CPR certification based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Complete the licensure examination within four months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first; UPMC requires general nurses to take the examination within four months of their start date.
• Obtain ACLS within one year of employment.
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care and interact appropriately with patients across the ages served by the assigned unit, including understanding lifespan growth and development and assessing age-specific needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring working relationships.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
• Good clinical judgment.
• Critical-thinking skills to apply and lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual-manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous Intensive Care Unit experience.
• Completion of a UPMC student nurse internship or UPMC student clinical transitions course.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical development and/or the RN residency program, as applicable.
• Seek opportunities to learn safe, accountable, and autonomous nursing practice from experienced nurses.
• Seek, accept, and use feedback from peers, preceptors, and unit or department leaders to improve practice.
• Pursue continuous learning and create a plan for ongoing learning and professional development.
• Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education related to the episode of care.
• Use critical thinking to identify clinical, social, safety, and spiritual issues during patient care.
• Learn to incorporate professional organization, business unit, and health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Seek formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice.
• Build caring, compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues to create a patient-focused experience.
• Identify ethical situations in patient care or the workplace and seek assistance.
• Develop understanding of research and evidence-based practice resources, including by asking questions, showing interest, and participating in unit-based journal clubs.
• Apply knowledge of how quality and innovation affect patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical outcomes.
• Take accountability for professional development that improves practice and patient care.
• Set priorities, understand shared governance, and begin participating at the unit level.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by the assigned unit.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, patients, and families.
• Work productively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and handle specialized equipment.
• Apply critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and clinical judgment skills in patient care.
• Exercise and lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Assist the physician team with procedures and, when cross-trained, support Neuro Interventional Radiology procedures.
• Work 48 weekends per year for 24 hours per weekend within the designated Friday-to-Monday schedule.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus for nurses with more than one year of experience.
• 25% Weekend Program differential on top of base pay.
• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually.
• Seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated nursing career ladders, including a nursing career ladder that rewards experience and advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution for employees and their dependents.
• UPMC employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
• Additional pay differential for completing a BSN.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed