Emergency Department RN — Growth, Sign-On & Perks

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

Loan repayment

Career ladder

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is seeking an RN Staff Nurse for the Emergency Department in a full-time capacity. You will provide direct patient care in a fast-paced ED, working with an interdisciplinary team to deliver Life Changing Medicine and participate in a defined career ladder with ongoing education and generous benefits.

Starting pay reflects nursing education and experience, with BSN rates at $35.50/hr and non-BSN at $34.00/hr, plus a $15,000 sign-on bonus and loan repayment options.

Qualifications

• Provide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
• Assess and Reassess: Evaluate patient and family needs; Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
• Plan Care: Involve patients and families in care plans; coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct Care: Administer medications and IV therapy.
• Assess and Reassess: Evaluate patient and family needs; Reassess every eight hours.
• Plan Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans; coordinate with others.

Skills

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license (PA)

Job description

UPMC Altoona is seeking an RN Staff Nurse for the Emergency Department in a full-time capacity. You will provide direct patient care in a fast-paced ED, working with an interdisciplinary team to deliver Life Changing Medicine and participate in a defined career ladder with ongoing education and generous benefits.

Starting pay reflects nursing education and experience, with BSN rates at $35.50/hr and non-BSN at $34.00/hr, plus a $15,000 sign-on bonus and loan repayment options.