Day-Shift PACU/Perioperative Nurse — Critical Care Expert

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant is hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse for the PACU/APS department at the McCandless location. Prior Critical Care or Emergency Department experience is required, with PACU/perioperative nursing strongly preferred. Schedule is Monday–Friday daylight with 4x10s; weekend and holiday coverage may apply.

The role emphasizes relationship-based care, patient-centered documentation, and ongoing professional development for the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Critical Care or Emergency Department required.
• Nursing experience in PACU or perioperative areas strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Document comprehensively and promote communication among caregivers.
• Support clinical quality and participate in teams driving care innovations.
• Precept students and new hires, and foster ongoing professional learning.
• Model professional nursing practice and provide feedback within the care team.

Skills

Critical Care

Emergency Department

PACU Experience

Perioperative Care

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

UPMC Passavant is hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse for the PACU/APS department at the McCandless location. Prior Critical Care or Emergency Department experience is required, with PACU/perioperative nursing strongly preferred. Schedule is Monday–Friday daylight with 4x10s; weekend and holiday coverage may apply.

The role emphasizes relationship-based care, patient-centered documentation, and ongoing professional development for the nursing team.