UPMC·Cumberland, Maryland
Provide high-acuity patient care focusing on respiratory conditions, ENT surgeries, chemotherapy, and palliative care. Apply the nursing process to improve quality of care and support new staff members.
Exciting Nursing Opportunity at UPMC Western Maryland! Are you a Nurse or soon-to-be Nurse ready for a dynamic role? Join our 7 South/Oncology Med/Surg Unit! We offer rotating shifts, a career ladder, and competitive pay based on your experience. Our unit provides high-acuity patient care focusing on respiratory conditions, ENT surgeries, chemotherapy, and palliative/comfort care. Minimum hiring rate: $36.50 (non BSN RN), $38.25 (BSN). Candidates will be placed into the appropriate title and pay rate by recruitment. What we can offer you: Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
Monthly Loan Repayment program offering $20,000
over three years Up to 5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year What we are looking for in an RN: Safe work practices, patient teaching, supporting new staff, continuous development Applying the nursing process, improving quality of care, identifying opportunities for quality improvement
0-2 years experience, BSN preferred Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients Join us and thrive in your nursing career from day one. Apply today! *based on candidate eligibility
UPMC-approved national certification preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Graduate Nurses will have 120 days from graduation to obtain the RN License UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Requires a current Registered Professional Nurse license and BLS or CPR certification. BSN is preferred, and candidates should have 0-2 years of experience with strong clinical judgment.
Market context
In Maryland, nursing openings that require an RN and outpatient care experience are typically competitive because employers often want candidates who can step into ambulatory workflows with limited onboarding. Strong applicants usually show familiarity with patient education, care coordination, and fast-paced clinic settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then compare your outpatient experience to the core duties before applying.