General Surgery RN - Fast-Paced Acute Care Rotating Shifts

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the 6A General Surgery Team.

This full-time role involves 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, with weekend and holiday rotations, caring for a diverse surgical patient population across general, vascular, thoracic, ENT, gynecologic, urologic and plastic surgery. The Professional Staff Nurse will provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, patient education and discharge planning, using independent

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure in the state where the facility is located or in a state with compact agreement.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Graduate nurses must obtain RN licensure within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Assess patients, monitor progress, and coordinate discharges.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, recovery, and home care.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure quality patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate accountability and leadership within the unit.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

UPMC St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the 6A General Surgery Team.

This full-time role involves 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, with weekend and holiday rotations, caring for a diverse surgical patient population across general, vascular, thoracic, ENT, gynecologic, urologic and plastic surgery. The Professional Staff Nurse will provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, patient education and discharge planning, using independent