Professional Staff Nurse - UPMC Presbyterian Emergency Department

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $6,000

Competitive Pay – $37.00–$60.52/hr (BS

Career Growth – Structured Career Ladd

Work-Life Balance – PTO & holidays

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a registered nurse for the 44-bed Emergency Department in Pittsburgh. The role emphasizes delivering patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team and opportunities for ongoing learning.

Qualifications include BSN preferred, 1 year inpatient or ED experience preferred. Licensure and certifications required; shifts include weekends and holidays. This position offers tuition reimbursement and career growth within UPMC.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN preferred; UPMC student internship or clinical transitions course preferred.
• Experience: 1 year of inpatient nursing experience required (emergency department experience preferred)
• Skills: Interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with staff, patients, and families.
• Physical: Mobility, dexterity, and stamina for patient care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and foster diversity, inclusion, and a safe workplace for all team members
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Engage in continuous learning and career advancement
• Contribute to innovation and patient safety

Skills

Interpersonal

Physical

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Previous nursing experience in acute or emergency care is highly preferred.

Why Choose UPMC?

• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $6,000/year for employees & dependents
• Competitive Pay – $37.00–$60.52/hr (non-BSN), $37.00/hr (BSN no experience). Additional pay for BSN-prepared nurses.
• Career Growth – Structured Career Ladder & Professional Development from Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.
• Work-Life Balance – Up to 5.5 weeks PTO + 7 paid holidays

About The Unit – 44-bed Emergency Department

• Advanced Care – Treating everything from heart attacks & strokes to minor illnesses
• 24/7 Services – On-site lab & imaging for fast diagnostics
• Patient & Family-Centered Care – Keeping families involved & informed
• Schedule – Rotating shifts, including weekends & holidays

Your Role

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and foster diversity, inclusion, and a safe workplace for all team members
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Engage in continuous learning & career advancement
• Contribute to innovation & patient safety

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: BSN preferred; UPMC student internship or clinical transitions course preferred.
• Experience: 1 year of inpatient nursing experience required (emergency department experience preferred)
• Skills:
  • Interpersonal: Build positive relationships with staff, patients, and families.
  • Physical: Mobility, dexterity, and stamina for patient care tasks.
• Licensure & Certifications:
  • RN license or Temporary Practice Permit (temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void)
  • BLS/CPR (AHA standard) within 30 days
  • ACLS certification
  • Act 34 Criminal Clearance
  • Licensure exam within 4 months of hire or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU