UPMC·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a 44-bed emergency department. Engage in continuous learning and maintain a safe, inclusive environment for patients and staff.
UPMC Presbyterian Emergency Department is looking for an experienced nurse to join our team of Life Changers! Shift: Rotating daylights, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Employment Status: Casual Previous nursing experience in acute or emergency care is highly preferred. 🏥 About the Unit – 44-bed Emergency Department 💉 Advanced Care – Treating everything from heart attacks & strokes to minor illnesses 🩺 24/7 Services – On-site lab & imaging for fast diagnostics ❤️ Patient & Family-Centered Care – Keeping families involved & informed ⏳ Flexible Scheduling – Rotating shifts, including weekends & holidays Your Role ✔ Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and foster diversity, inclusion, and a safe workplace for all team members ✔ Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team ✔ Engage in continuous learning & career advancement
BSN preferred; UPMC student internship or clinical transitions course preferred.
Build positive relationships with staff, patients, and families.
Mobility, dexterity, and stamina for patient care tasks.
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. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Registered Nurse (RN) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal *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
Requires at least one year of inpatient nursing experience and current Registered Professional Nurse licensure. A BSN is preferred, along with BLS or CPR certification.
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.