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UPMC Altoona is seeking a Registered Nurse for 7E Neurology. This is a full-time position with day shifts and an evening rotation as needed, plus six weekend shifts every six weeks (36 hours per week).
You'll join an interdisciplinary team, enjoy a defined career ladder, ongoing learning opportunities, a premier benefits package, tuition assistance, and a supportive environment within a union setting (SEIU).
RN Staff Nurse
7E Neurology
.9 full-time, dayshifts with evening rotation as needed + 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period
Shifts: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM rotation as needed (36 hours/week)
Union position: Yes (SEIU)
Posted: 9/28/2026
Are you a Registered Nurse who is seeking a new opportunity, or a new nurse searching for an opportunity to thrive?Choose UPMC!Take advantage of the opportunity to provide Life Changing Medicine to our patients, as you work alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medical professionals.You'll have access to a defined career ladder to help you grow and develop your skill set, continued learning and development opportunities, a premier benefits package to support you and your family, and resources to help you balance the most important things in life.
Future Graduates & experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply – future GNs can apply up to 1 year in advance of graduation.
Compensation: We offer competitive starting pay, with rates that reflect your nursing education and professional experience. UPMC Altoona RNs benefit from newly enhanced pay, with starting rates increasing by $4/hour, plus an additional $2 shift differential.*
Minimum starting pay rates:
Generous sign-on bonuses available!
Tuition Assistance and Loan Repayment: UPMC’s monthly loan repayment program for eligible nursing graduates offers up to $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three years. Learn about the ways UPMC supports graduate nurses here: https://mycareer.upmc.com/yourgncareer/
Provide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
Plan Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up-to-date care plans. Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.
Engage in Team Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.
Utilize Systems: Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.
Teach and Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students.
Consult and Lead: Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
Follow Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.
Maintain Competency: Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria.