Operating Room Nurse: Career Ladder & $15k Sign-On

UPMC; Farrell (Mercer County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Loan repayment program $20,000 over 3y

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000/yr

Paid time off 5.5 weeks + 7 holidays

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse for the Operating Room to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes safe patient care, collegiality, and ongoing learning with a structured career ladder and potential certification.

The position offers a generous sign-on bonus up to $15,000 with a 2-year commitment for experienced RNs, plus robust benefits, tuition reimbursement, and loan repayment options to support career growth in nursing.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in Pennsylvania (or eligible multi-state license)
• BSN preferred
• Some OR experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Serve as a unit leader in professional nursing practice.
• Apply nursing process to create patient care plans.
• Precept students, graduates, and new hires to support learning.
• Participate in shared governance and quality improvement.
• Assist with unit readiness and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Team leadership

Mentorship

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse for the Operating Room to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes safe patient care, collegiality, and ongoing learning with a structured career ladder and potential certification.

The position offers a generous sign-on bonus up to $15,000 with a 2-year commitment for experienced RNs, plus robust benefits, tuition reimbursement, and loan repayment options to support career growth in nursing.