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RN Staff Nurse (Evening/Night) - 3G Behavioral Health

UPMC·Altoona, Pennsylvania

$34 - $36/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Provide direct patient care, including medication administration and IV therapy, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans. Engage in patient and family education, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

RN Staff Nurse 3G Behavioral Health 0.5 part-time, evenings & nights with rotation + weekend/holiday rotation (20 hrs/week) Union position: Yes (SEIU) Posted: 4/7/2026 Are you a Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career, or a new nurse eager to thrive in a supportive environment?

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.

We’re committed to your growth and well-being.

With our Professional Development Program (career ladder), ongoing learning opportunities, and a premier benefits package designed to support you and your family, you’ll have the resources you need to succeed—both inside and outside of work.

Join us in a role where your expertise makes a difference every day, and where your career can flourish in a culture of excellence, compassion, and innovation 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: $35.50 (BSN) $34.00 (non-BSN) Your title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
  • Generous
  • Sign-On
  • Bonus: Sign-on bonuses up to $7,500 are available for eligible candidates who commit to a two-year work agreement
  • About 3G
  • Behavioral
  • Health: Our Behavioral Health unit holds 34 adult patients. We have a mix of RNs, LPN's PCT and Mental Health Workers that support the team. Our patients come in for a wide variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, co-existing substance issues, and psychosis. Our staff is trained on how to help our patients process, and learn coping skills, medication management, and compliance. Our Psychiatrist sees our patients daily to ensure they are on the proper dosage of medications, if there are any side effects and if the patient is having clinical improvement. 3G has a wonderful work environment with a wide variety of skill sets and every day provides rewards and challenges.

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.

Experience Required

  • None
  • Education and
  • Formal
  • Training
  • Required: Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania
  • Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and probationary period.
  • Licensure,
  • Certifications, and
  • Clearances: Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire 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

Requirements

Must hold a current Registered Nurse license in the state of Pennsylvania and complete the department's orientation program. Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire.

  • bachelor degree
  • Documentation
  • Compliance
  • Patient care
  • Health teaching
  • Medication administration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Safety protocols
  • Patient assessment
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Care planning
  • Medication management
  • IV therapy

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Ongoing learning opportunities
  • Professional development program
  • Premier benefits package

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$34 - $36/hr
Location
Altoona, Pennsylvania
Posted
Apr 8, 2026
Application
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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...

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