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RN Staff Nurse - T10 Surgical Progressive Care Unit at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center

Position RN Staff Nurse - T10 Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Posted 25 Jun 2026
Expired 25 Jul 2026
Company UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location Altoona | US
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Job Description

RN Staff Nurse (Part-Time)
T10 Surgical Progressive Care Unit
.5 part-time, night shifts with rotation + weekend/holiday rotation
Shifts:  7:00 PM to 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM (20 hours/week)
Union position:  Yes (SEIU)
Posted:  6/9/2026

 

Are you a Registered Nurse who is seeking a new opportunity, or a new nurse searching for an opportunity to thrive?  Choose UPMC!  Take advantage of the opportunity to provide Life Changing Medicine to our patients, as you work alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medical professionals.  You'll have access to a defined career ladder to help you grow and develop your skill set, continued learning and development opportunities, a premier benefits package to support you and your family, and resources to help you balance the most important things in life.

 

Future Graduates & experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply – future GNs can apply up to 1 year in advance of graduation.

 

UPMC Altoona is excited to offer a Night Program for RNs:

  • For working night shift, you may receive an additional $2/hour on top of the off-shift differential ($2) for actual hours worked within the night program guidelines.
  • Must have completed orientation period and have at least 6 months of registered nurse experience to participate. 
  • GNs will have the option to move into the night program once these qualifications are met. 

 

Compensation: We offer competitive starting pay, with rates that reflect your nursing education and professional experience. UPMC Altoona RNs benefit from newly enhanced pay, with starting rates increasing by $4/hour, plus an additional $2 shift differential.*

 

Minimum starting pay rates:

  • $35.50 (BSN)
  • $34.00 (non-BSN)
  • Your title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

 

Generous Sign-On Bonus: Sign-on bonuses up to $20,000 are available for eligible candidates who commit to a two-year work agreement.

 

Tuition Assistance and Loan Repayment: UPMC’s monthly loan repayment program for eligible nursing graduates offers up to $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three years. Learn about the ways UPMC supports graduate nurses here:

 

 

Purpose & Responsibilities:

Patient Care

  • Provide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
  • Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
  • Plan Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up-to-date care plans. Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.

Coordination and Communication

  • Engage in Team Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.
  • Utilize Systems: Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.

Education and Leadership

  • Teach and Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students.
  • Consult and Lead: Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.

Safety and Compliance

  • Follow Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.
  • Maintain Competency: Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria.

Experience Required: 

  • None

Education and Formal Training Required:

  • Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania*
  • Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and probationary period. 
     

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  • Must obtain one of the eight certifications within two years of hire/transfer:  Acute/Critical Care RN (CCRN) OR Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses OR Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) OR Certified Flight Nurse OR Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse OR Certified Progressive Care Nurse OR Emergency Nursing Pediatric OR Trauma Certified Registered Nurse.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Act 34

  • 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.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Info:

  • Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Position: RN Staff Nurse - T10 Surgical Progressive Care Unit
  • Work Location: Altoona
  • Country: US

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