Professional Staff Nurse, Expert - EMERGENCY Dept.

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Seneca
Posted on: January 30, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Step into the action at UPMC Northwest! We’re hiring a full-time Emergency Department RN to join our fast-paced, high-impact team. Respond to critical situations with skill and compassion, collaborate with top providers, and be a steady presence for patients and families when it matters most. Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for eligible candidates! Bring your best to every shift, grow your career, and make a real difference—apply today and join a team that values you! Responsibilities: - - Applies the nursing process using Relationship-Based Care. - Demonstrates passion for developing others. - Precepts and mentors students, graduate nurses, and new hires. - Seeks and applies feedback for continuous professional growth. - Develops daily goals and individualized plans of care with patients. - Provides holistic, patient-centered care. - Communicates patient status clearly with the care team. - Maintains accurate and thorough documentation. - Demonstrates critical thinking in clinical and psychosocial situations. - Identifies safety, social, psychological, and spiritual patient needs. - Promotes patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. - Builds positive, healthy relationships with colleagues. - Role models cultural awareness and professional behavior. - Supports a healthy and inclusive work environment. - Prioritizes and delegates to maintain work-life balance. - Identifies opportunities for quality and workplace improvement. - Applies evidence-based practice in daily work. - Participates in shared governance and hospital-wide councils. - Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors. - Minimum 4 years of RN experience - BSN preferred. - Current RN license (state or compact). - CPR certification (AHA standard) within 30 days of hire. - UPMC-approved nursing certification within 1 year, or Master’s in Nursing/DNP to substitute. - Annual completion of a professional contribution approved by Unit Director. - Demonstrated ability to provide age-specific, patient-centered care across the lifespan. - Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills. - Physical stamina for walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: - Current RN License - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) w/in 1 year of hire - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) w/in 60 days of hire - NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) w/in 6 months of hire - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) w/in 1 year of hire - Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) - Act 33 with renewal - Act 34 with renewal - Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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