RN 8C Surgical Trauma (Unit Based Casual), Allegheny General

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is looking for a Unit Based Casual RN at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Responsibilities include managing patient care, utilizing nursing processes, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold current PA RN licensure and have at least 1 year of RN experience.

The position involves a rotating schedule and commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. Join a dynamic team at a Level I Shock Trauma Center that offers growth and educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year RN experience required.
• Must have Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 clearances.
• Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient population care based on nursing process.
• Directs and manages team activities for patient care.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team for care planning.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Care planning skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Current State of PA RN licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-01-30

Location: Allegheny General Hospital

Department: 8C Surgical/Trauma

Status: Unit Based Casual

Shift: 8 hours every two weeks

Rotation: rotating weekends and holiday per policy

Union: Yes

Unit Overview

The Allegheny General 8C Surgical/Trauma Unit is a 43‑bed telemetry unit dedicated to providing comprehensive care for post‑trauma and general surgical patients. The unit also manages patients requiring complex urological and abdominal care, as well as those recovering from plastic surgery and ENT procedures. The 8C Unit and staff are committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care, utilizing advanced monitoring and evidence‑based practices to promote optimal recovery and outcomes.

Allegheny General Hospital is a Level I Shock Trauma Center, has 5 state‑of‑the‑art ICUs, a state‑of‑the‑art Cancer Center, and 550+ beds.

Allegheny Health Network is a 9‑hospital system that values collaboration, patient focus, inclusion, and offers growth and educational opportunities.

General Overview

Responsible and accountable for a designated patient population for the purpose of providing care based upon enactment of the nursing process.

Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning skills.

Provides safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements.

Professionally directs and manages team activities of the patient care delivery.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary team for plan of care from admission through discharge.

Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Current State of PA RN licensure or current multi‑state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• CPR certification
• 1 year RN experience

EEO Statement

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