Professional Staff Nurse, OR

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling options

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse for the Operating Room. In this role, you will deliver high-quality nursing care, collaborate with surgical teams, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Candidates should have clinical expertise and the ability to develop individualized care plans. This position offers flexible scheduling and professional growth opportunities including mentorship and precepting. Join a dedicated team focused on excellence in surgical care.

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in perioperative nursing care.
• Ability to communicate effectively across care teams.
• Experience in evidence-based practice initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Support patient and family education throughout surgical experiences.
• Communicate patient conditions clearly and effectively across the care team
• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Support patient and family education throughout the surgical experience and transition of care
• Serve as a preceptor or mentor to students and new staff (as applicable)
• Perform the scrub role (required for RNs hired on or after July 1, 2023)
• Maintain professional accountability, cultural awareness, and a safe work environment

Skills

Perioperative care

Clinical leadership

Team communication

Patient education

Quality improvement

Mentorship

Scrub role

Job description

Professional Staff Nurse – Operating Room (OR)

Flexible Full-Time | UPMC

Are you ready to bring your clinical expertise to the Operating Room and make a meaningful impact every day?

At UPMC, our Professional Staff Nurses set the standard for excellence in surgical care. As a valued member of our OR team, you’ll combine clinical skill, critical thinking, and compassionate care to deliver outstanding outcomes for patients and families.

Why Join Our OR Team?

• Practice at the top of your license in a collaborative, high-performing surgical environment

• Partner closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary team members

• Participate in shared governance and quality improvement initiatives

• Access flexible scheduling options, including premium night and weekend programs

• Grow professionally through mentorship, precepting, and ongoing development

What You’ll Do

As a Professional Staff Nurse in the OR, you will:

• Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care using the nursing process and Relationship-Based Care model

• Develop and implement individualized care plans with patients and families as active partners

• Serve as a clinical leader and collaborative team member in the surgical setting

• Communicate patient conditions clearly and effectively across the care team

• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives

• Support patient and family education throughout the surgical experience and transition of care

• Serve as a preceptor or mentor to students and new staff (as applicable)

• Perform the scrub role (required for RNs hired on or after July 1, 2023)

• Maintain professional accountability, cultural awareness, and a safe work environment