Graduate Nurse: Surgical Floor, 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium pay

Flexible shift options

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret Hospital's 6A General Surgery Unit is hiring a Graduate Nurse to begin a nursing career in a dynamic surgical and medical patient population.

This full-time role involves 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, including weekend and holiday rotations, with opportunities to gain experience across general, vascular, thoracic, ENT, gynecologic, urologic and plastic surgery. The Professional Staff Nurse role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with physicians and the care team, and

Qualifications

• Graduate nurses must complete licensure exam within 6 months of hire.
• Current RN licensure in the state or in a state covered by licensure compacts.
• CPR certification per AHA standards.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating day/night shifts including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.
• Educates patients and families on care plans and discharge.
• Collaborates with care team to ensure safe, compassionate care.
• Participates in unit quality improvement and governance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient education

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Nursing degree or nursing student nearing graduation

Job description

UPMC St. Margaret Hospital's 6A General Surgery Unit is hiring a Graduate Nurse to begin a nursing career in a dynamic surgical and medical patient population.

This full-time role involves 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, including weekend and holiday rotations, with opportunities to gain experience across general, vascular, thoracic, ENT, gynecologic, urologic and plastic surgery. The Professional Staff Nurse role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with physicians and the care team, and