RIC Registered Nurse

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Intensive Care (RIC) Registered Nurse plays a vital role across the organization by providing expert clinical care and support wherever it is needed most. RIC RNs float throughout the hospital, bringing advanced intensive care skills to diverse units and high-acuity patient populations while serving as a trusted clinical resource at the point of care. This position works 12-hour rotating shifts, with coverage required on both days and nights, including weekends and holidays, based on departmental staffing needs. In this highly autonomous role, the RIC RN partners with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care for complex patients, respond confidently to rapidly changing clinical situations, and support best practices grounded in evidence-based care and Relationship-Based Care principles. RIC RNs mentor bedside nurses, model clinical excellence, and contribute to a collaborative, healthy work environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes. This position is designed for experienced ICU nurses who thrive in dynamic environments. A minimum of one year of recent ICU experience is required to ensure readiness for independent practice across multiple care settings. Graduate Nurses and nurses without prior ICU experience are not eligible. The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years experience.
Minimum of one year of recent ICU experience.
Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level.
Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
Annual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by Unit Director OR UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained OR Certification not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held. If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
ACLS required within one year of hire/transfer into position.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Act 34 clearance.
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.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
UPMC approved nursing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifies opportunities to improve clinical quality, workplace culture, and patient care through evidence-based practice.
Serves on or leads teams that implement innovations supporting patient care and workforce well-being.
Functions as a recognized unit leader through clinical expertise, teaching, specialized nursing roles, or evidence-based practice.
Provides consistent, constructive feedback to the healthcare team and actively participates in nursing peer review.
Demonstrates advanced clinical assessment, analytical thinking, and promotes change aligned with Relationship-Based Care.
Actively engages in shared governance at the unit level and contributes to hospital-wide councils.
Shows a strong commitment to developing others by precepting students, graduate nurses, and new hires.
Encourages continuous professional growth by seeking feedback and sharing research and educational resources.
Applies the nursing process to deliver holistic, patient-centered care with strong interdisciplinary communication and documentation.
Builds and sustains healthy workplace relationships through cultural awareness, professionalism, and work-life balance.