Registered Nurse (RN), 6A General Surgery

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse for the 6A General Surgery Unit in Aspinwall, PA. Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply, along with experienced nurses seeking to grow in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a rotating schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week (7:30 a.m.

to 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.), with a 9-on, 9-off rotation. Nurses work six weekend shifts every six weeks, and holiday requirements are determined annually through a rotating

Qualifications

• Graduate Nurses encouraged to apply.
• Nurses seeking to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains productive relationships with patients and colleagues, showing accountability for actions and commitment to care.
• Provides patient and family teaching, may precept students and new staff.
• Uses the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to plan care for patients.
• Participates in unit-based governance and supports change to improve care.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts and uses evidence to improve care.

Job description

UPMC St. Margaret is currently hiring a Full‑Time Professional Staff Nurse to support our 6A General Surgery Unit. Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply, along with experienced nurses looking to grow their careers in a supportive, fast‑paced environment.

At UPMC, we're committed to providing the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our nurses are essential to that mission, delivering Life Changing Medicine with compassion, professionalism, and integrity. On 6A, you'll join a team that thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and exceptional patient care.

This position offers a unique rotating schedule consisting of three 12‑hour shifts per week (7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.), with a 9-on, 9-off rotation pattern that provides extended time away from work. Nurses work six weekend shifts every six weeks, and holiday requirements are determined annually through a rotating schedule.

The most successful team members are those who enjoy a fast‑paced environment and embrace opportunities to learn and develop new skills. Our unit is proud of its culture of teamwork and excellence, demonstrated through multiple nurses receiving DAISY Awards for compassionate patient care and team members earning ACES Awards for outstanding service and commitment.

About UPMC St. Margaret

UPMC St. Margaret is a four‑time ANCC Magnet‑designated community hospital located in Aspinwall, just northeast of Pittsburgh. Our greatest asset is our people. If you enjoy building meaningful relationships across departments and working alongside colleagues who genuinely support one another, you'll feel right at home here.

As a Magnet‑designated facility, nurses play an active role in shared governance and professional practice. Through councils, committees, and leadership opportunities, you'll have the ability to influence patient care, contribute to organizational initiatives, and grow both personally and professionally in an engaging and supportive environment.

If you're looking for a nursing career where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and 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 partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. 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.Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. 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 member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity 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.