Full-Time Registered Nurse - Cardiac/Vascular/Thoracic Surgery (3E/7D)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Loan Repayment

Total Rewards package

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian is expanding RN opportunities across 3E CT Surgery Cardiology units. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, teaching, and teamwork within a teaching hospital environment, with sign-on bonuses and loan repayment programs for eligible nurses.

New grads and experienced RNs can join full-time teams with a structured career ladder and competitive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• 0-6 months of experience required.
• Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN or MSN required.
• RN licensure in the state or multi-state licensure allowed.
• Ability to interact with patients of all ages and support family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with patients and colleagues to ensure safe, balanced care.
• Educate patients, families, and staff using adult learning principles.
• Deliver holistic, individualized nursing care and document thoroughly.
• Grow professionally through governance and quality initiatives.

Skills

Patient relationship building

Teaching patients & families

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN/MSN encouraged

Tools

ACLS

BLS/CPR

Job description

Exciting RN Opportunities at UPMC Presbyterian!

Experienced & New Grad RNs: Full-time positions available

About UPMC Presbyterian:

A Magnet-designated teaching hospital and center of ongoing, cutting-edge research and education

Sign-on Bonus:

$7,500 for new graduate nurses with less than one year of experience and $20,000 for experienced nurses with more than one year of experience.

Monthly Loan Repayment:

Exclusively for 2026 and 2027 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment.

Why UPMC Presbyterian?

• Nationally Recognized Care: Join UPMC Presbyterian, a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center known for excellence in transplantation, cardiology, trauma, stroke, and complex specialty care.
• State-of-the-Art Practice Environment: Be part of the new Kamin Tower, opening in January 2027, featuring 636 private patient rooms, advanced patient care technology, and innovative spaces designed to support exceptional patient outcomes.
• Teaching & Career Growth: Work alongside leading clinicians, researchers, and educators in a renowned teaching hospital committed to innovation, professional development, and evidence-based practice.
• Shape the Future of Healthcare: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver life-changing care while helping define the next generation of patient-centered healthcare in Pittsburgh.
• Fast-Paced Teamwork: Our Registered Nurses work rotation shifts including weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.

Unit Description:

3E CT Surgery Cardiology is an 18-bed medical cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular surgery unit caring for patients with medical heart conditions, or who are recovering from heart surgery. Many of our patients have received stents or electrophysiology treatments, and may require chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and cardiac medications via IV. We work at a fast pace but remain extremely supportive of our nurses and committed to patient comfort and safety.

7D is a 19-bed cardiothoric surgery acuity adaptable unit caring for patients undergoing state of the art procedures such as MIE surgery, hernia repair via Nissen or LINX, lobectomy and wedge resection, pneumonectomy, and roux-en-y bypass. We receive the majority of our patients from the PACU, SICU, CTICU, or outpatient clinic, making 7D a wonderful unit to learn the skills needed to transition to the ICU. 7D is very busy unit however we’ve cultivated an outstanding team atmosphere - including surgeons and PAs—working together cohesively to give our patients the best care possible.

At UPMC, we’re passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey. We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $37.00.

Responsibilities:

• Build Relationships: Create positive connections with patients and colleagues, respect cultural differences, and promote a safe, balanced work environment.
• Teach Effectively: Educate patients, families, and staff using adult learning principles; support team learning and guide patients through care transitions.
• Provide Holistic Care: Deliver individualized care using the nursing process, set daily goals, communicate clearly, and document thoroughly.
• Grow Professionally: Participate in shared governance and quality initiatives, adapt to change, and use evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• 0-6 months of experience required.
• An Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN, or MSN is required.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients. Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
• Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care. Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solving to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environments and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• ACLS within 12 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire.
• Registered Nurse (RN) or TPP (Temporary Practice Permit)
• 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.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
• Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from the issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take licensure examination within 6 months of their start date, or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran