UPMC·Altoona, Pennsylvania
Provide direct nursing care to cardiology patients, including medication administration, IV therapy, and continuous patient assessment. Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans while educating patients and their families.
RN Staff Nurse T12 Cardiology .9 full-time, night shifts + weekend/holiday rotation Shifts: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (36 hours/week) Union position: Yes (SEIU) Posted: 11/06/2025 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.
UPMC Altoona is excited to offer a Night Program for RNs: For working night shift, you may receive an additional $2/hour on top of the off-shift differential ($2) for actual hours worked within the night program guidelines.
Must have completed orientation period and have at least 6 months of registered nurse experience to participate.
GNs will have the option to move into the night program once these qualifications are met.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) Registered Nurse (RN) Act 34 *Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Must hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Pennsylvania and possess CPR certification. Candidates must complete the Nursing Department's orientation and probationary period.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.
