Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology (2 Pavilion/South)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Loan Repayment Program (2026/7

Paid Time Off and holidays

Career ladders and growth

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside's Hematology/Oncology unit is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time role in a fast-paced environment. The unit emphasizes ongoing education, caregiver development, and a strong commitment to patient care.

The position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified RN candidates with at least one year of experience, and dedicated career ladders to support growth and education.

Qualifications

• RN with at least 1 year of RN experience.
• Ability to educate patients, families, and staff.
• Commitment to safety and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with colleagues and patients, promoting positive interactions across cultures.
• Effective teaching of patients, families and staff using adult learning principles and guiding transitions of care.
• Provide holistic patient care using the nursing process and document care comprehensively.
• Engage in shared governance, quality improvement and professional growth within the unit.

Job description

Join UPMC Shadyside's Medical Hematology/Oncology Team!

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for registered nurses with at least one year of RN experience
• Registered Nurse: Full-Time position available
• Unit: 2 Pavilion/ 2 South Hematology/Oncology
• About UPMC Shadyside: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education

2 Pavilion/2 South Unit:

• Shadyside 2 Pavilion and 2 South are fast-paced hematology/oncology units that are advancing cancer care. Nurses in these units specialize in centralizing the care of medically managed patients who have received chemotherapy treatments. Ongoing education is valued, supported, and encouraged on 2 Pavilion and 2 South making it a great unit for both graduate and experienced nurses seeking to expand their clinical knowledge.

Here’s how we support our nurses:

• UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for 2026 and 2027 nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount).
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!).

UPMC’s Nursing Career Ladder:

• Growth Opportunities: From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.
• Tailored Compensation: Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and rate of pay will based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice.
• Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process.

• Starting Pay: Non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse begins at $37.00.

Responsibilities:

Builds Relationships:

• Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
• Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.
• Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.

Effective Teaching:

• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.
• Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.
• Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment.

Holistic Patient Care:

• Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.
• Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.

Professional Growth:

• Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.
• Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care
• Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.