RN Staff Nurse, Weekends - Emergency Department

UPMC; Altoona (PA); Sur place; USD 46 838 - 48 904; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Benefits

Paid Short and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Generous Sign-On Bonus

Résumé du poste

UPMC is seeking a dedicated RN Staff Nurse for the Emergency Department in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This full-time, weekend night shift role offers a starting pay of $35.50 (BSN) and includes a generous sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for eligible candidates. Join a team committed to providing Life Changing Medicine while enjoying comprehensive benefits and ample opportunities for career development.

Your role will involve direct patient care, collaboration with a healthcare team, and active participation in patient care planning. Minimum six months of nursing experience is required.

Qualifications

• RN licensed and experienced in nursing care.
• Minimum of six months of nursing experience required.
• Ability to work weekend night shifts.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct nursing care and document assessments.
• Plan and coordinate patient care with families.
• Engage with team members for patient care discussions.

Connaissances

Patient care

Medication administration

Assessing patient needs

Collaboration with healthcare team

Formation

Registered Nurse (RN) License

BSN preferred

Description du poste

RN Staff Nurse (Weekends)
Emergency Department
Full time, 24 hours
Shifts:Weekend night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Union position:Yes (SEIU)
Posted:6/5/2026

Are you a Registered Nurse who is seeking a new opportunity?Choose UPMC!Take advantage of an 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.

Weekend Program Guidelines:

• Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m.
• Minimum of six months of nursing experience required.

Weekend Program Benefits:

• Medical Benefits as per Full Time staff.
• Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Tuition Reimbursement as per Full Time staff.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) accrued at full-time rate of .0769 per hour worked.

Minimum starting pay rates:

• $35.50 (BSN)
• $34.00 (non-BSN)
• Unit-based weekend nurses, working in one department, are eligible for a 25% differential!
• Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

Generous Sign-On Bonus:

• $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with less than 1 year of experience
• Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.

Purpose & Responsibilities:

Patient Care

• 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.

Coordination and Communication

• 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.

Education and Leadership

• 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.

Safety and Compliance

• 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.