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Professional Staff Nurse, Expert - EMERGENCY Dept.

UPMC·Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide holistic, patient-centered care in a fast-paced emergency department while utilizing the nursing process and relationship-based care. Mentor new hires and students while participating in shared governance and quality improvement initiatives.

Step into the action at UPMC Northwest!

We’re hiring a full-time Emergency Department RN to join our fast-paced, high-impact team.

Respond to critical situations with skill and compassion, collaborate with top providers, and be a steady presence for patients and families when it matters most.

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for eligible candidates!

Bring your best to every shift, grow your career, and make a real difference—apply today and join a team that values you!

Responsibilities

Applies the nursing process using Relationship-Based Care. Demonstrates passion for developing others. Precepts and mentors students, graduate nurses, and new hires. Seeks and applies feedback for continuous professional growth. Develops daily goals and individualized plans of care with patients. Provides holistic, patient-centered care. Communicates patient status clearly with the care team. Maintains accurate and thorough documentation. Demonstrates critical thinking in clinical and psychosocial situations. Identifies safety, social, psychological, and spiritual patient needs. Promotes patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Builds positive, healthy relationships with colleagues. Role models cultural awareness and professional behavior. Supports a healthy and inclusive work environment. Prioritizes and delegates to maintain work-life balance. Identifies opportunities for quality and workplace improvement. Applies evidence-based practice in daily work. Participates in shared governance and hospital-wide councils. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.

  • Minimum 4 years of RN experience BSN preferred.
  • Current RN license (state or compact).
  • CPR certification (AHA standard) within 30 days of hire.
  • UPMC-approved nursing certification within 1 year, or Master’s in Nursing/DNP to substitute.
  • Annual completion of a professional contribution approved by Unit Director.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide age-specific, patient-centered care across the lifespan.
  • Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills.
  • Physical stamina for walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.
  • Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Current RN License Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) w/in 1 year of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) w/in 60 days of hire NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) w/in 6 months of hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) w/in 1 year of hire Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 4 years of RN experience, a current RN license, and CPR certification. BSN is preferred, and advanced certifications like ACLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Scale are required within specific timeframes of hire.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Mentoring
  • Problem Solving
  • Patient Safety
  • Delegation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Holistic Care
  • Patient Documentation
  • Psychosocial Assessment
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Nursing Process
  • Precepting
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Shared Governance
  • Relationship-Based Care

Benefits

  • Sign-on Bonus

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Posted
May 29, 2026
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UPMC

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the...

Salary listed on 150 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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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.

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