RN Staff Nurse, Weekend Nights - Emergency Department

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Altoona, PA

135d • $30 - $31

About The Position

The RN Staff Nurse position in the Emergency Department at UPMC Altoona is a full-time role requiring night shifts on weekends. Nurses will work 24 hours per weekend, either through two 12-hour shifts or three 8-hour shifts, between Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m. This is a union position, and eligible unit-based nurses can receive a 25% pay differential. The role involves providing direct patient care, assessing and planning care, coordinating with medical staff, and ensuring safety and compliance in nursing practices. The position offers a defined career ladder, continued learning opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Minimum of six months of nursing experience required.
• Must hold a current license to practice nursing in Pennsylvania.
• Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain one of the eight specified certifications within two years of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification required.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an emergency department setting.
• Additional certifications in nursing specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using nursing protocols and standards.
• Administer medications and IV therapy according to policy.
• Evaluate and document patient and family needs.
• Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
• Involve patients and families in creating care plans.
• Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.
• Engage in team discussions to develop patient care plans.
• Utilize relevant computer systems efficiently.
• Initiate health teaching for patients and families.
• Contribute to the education of staff and students.
• Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members.
• Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies.
• Complete annual competency validation.

Benefits

• Medical benefits as per full-time staff.
• Paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement as per full-time staff.
• PTO accrued at full-time rate of .0769 per hour worked.
• $15,000 sign-on bonus for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for nurses with less than 1 year of experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree