Radiology Support RN - Day Shift, On-Call Rotation, Union

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is seeking an RN Staff Nurse in Radiology Support. This 1.0 full-time day-shift role includes an on-call rotation for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation reflects nursing education and experience, with starting rates of $35.50 for BSN holders or $34.00 for non-BSN, plus a shift differential. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assessments, care planning, and cross-modality collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must hold PA RN license and complete orientation.
• CPR required with didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days.
• ACLS and BLS required as part of licensure standards.
• Act 33/34/73 clearances required; FBI clearance renewal.
• MRI safety clearance and cross-modality flexibility across imaging.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using nursing protocols and IV therapies.
• Assess, reassess, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team.
• Plan care with patients and families; document and update plans.
• Engage in team discussions and use hospital systems (CPOE, bed mgmt).
• Educate patients, contribute to staff education, and lead when needed.
• Maintain safety by following universal precautions and competency validation.

Skills

Direct patient care

Assessment & reassessment

Care planning

Team communication

Education & leadership

Safety compliance

Education

PA RN license

Orientation program completion

CPR (AHA) certification

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Act 33/34/73 clearances

FBI clearance (Act 73)

Job description

UPMC Altoona is seeking an RN Staff Nurse in Radiology Support. This 1.0 full-time day-shift role includes an on-call rotation for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation reflects nursing education and experience, with starting rates of $35.50 for BSN holders or $34.00 for non-BSN, plus a shift differential. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assessments, care planning, and cross-modality collaboration.