Registered Nurse Ortho/Trauma

UPMC; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000

Loan Repayment Program $20,000

PTO & Holidays

Career Ladders

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a dedicated nurse for the 6 West Ortho/Trauma Unit. The role supports full-time or part-time schedules, with opportunities to advance via a new nursing career ladder and generous benefits.

We offer a sign-on bonus up to $20,000, loan repayment of $20,000 over three years for qualifying graduates, substantial PTO, tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year, and ongoing professional development aligned with patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires active RN license and nursing degree.
• Experience in ortho/trauma or medical-surgical care preferred.
• Ability to educate patients and families and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Model safe work hours and time management.
• Communicate safety hazards to peers and management.
• Teach patients and families about episodes of care and transitions.
• Mentor students and new staff and support ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Nursing

Patient education

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

RN License

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Are you a Nurse or soon-to-be Nurse who loves a fast-paced, never-dull day? Whether you’re looking for full-time, or part-time, the 6 West Ortho/Trauma Unit at UPMC Western Maryland has the right fit for you! During the interview, you’ll learn about what schedules and shifts we offer as well as our top-notch career ladder! Our Recruitment team will also work with you to determine the best title and pay rate based on your experience.

Our 36-bed unit is designated for orthopedic, trauma, neurological, medical-surgical patients, and 10 private rooms are designated for total knee and hip replacement patients.

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you –financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here’s how we support our nurses:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
• UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for qualifying 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, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, 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!)

Responsibilities:

• Models safe work hours, time management, and a healthy lifestyle.
• Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students, and new staff.
• Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home.
• Supports the development of students, new staff, and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor.
• Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as a partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.
• Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
• Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.
• Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team members' needs for assistance and partnership.
• Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
• Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
• Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.