Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Join Our Team at UPMC Washington Emergency Department!

The Emergency Department (ED) at UPMC Washington is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse to join our dynamic team!

We're looking for candidates who demonstrate :

Adaptability

Teamwork

Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Graduate Nurses (GNs) are encouraged to apply! This role offers :

A structured career ladder

Opportunities for further education

Basic arrhythmia training

Why Our ED?

Our ED provides hands-on, fulfilling opportunities for nurses to build confidence in their abilities. This role is ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced, unpredictable environments.

Schedule Highlights :

Rotating shifts for 24 / 7 coverage

Weekend and night programs available

Team Culture :

Supportive and collaborative

Focused on optimal patient outcomes

Experienced colleagues who promote excellent teamwork

About the Role

The Professional Staff Nurse, a Registered Nurse and integral member of the care delivery team :

Sets the standard for care and quality

Manages patient care using independent judgment and collaboration

Fosters relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families

Demonstrates leadership, partnership, and supervision

Shows dedication to the community and the nursing profession

Sign-On Bonus

This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment for experienced RNs (1+ year of experience).

What UPMC Offers Nurses

Competitive wages, including the highest BSN differential in the greater Pittsburgh area

Incomparable benefits, including tuition reimbursement

Access to top clinicians, researchers, and cutting-edge technology

Support from Day One

UPMC invests in nurses financially, personally, and professionally. Whether you're tackling student loans or advancing your career, we're here to help you thrive.

Benefits Include :

Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000

Up to 5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off annually + 7 paid holidays

Dedicated career ladders, including a new nursing ladder added this year

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 / year for employees and dependents

Discounts for UPMC employees, including no-cost RN-BSN / MSN options

The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for advancement and continued growth.

Apply today! Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer.

Responsibilities

Build productive relationships with patients and colleagues

Demonstrate cultural awareness and accountability

Maintain work-life balance and model healthy habits

Communicate safety concerns effectively

Teach patients, families, students, and new staff

Provide detailed guidance through care transitions

Support development of new staff and serve as a preceptor

Foster open dialogue and continuous improvement

Apply the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care

Formulate daily goals and holistic care plans

Demonstrate critical thinking and solid communication

Ensure comprehensive documentation and promote caregiver communication

Commit to professional development and shared governance

Support change and transition processes

Respond willingly to team needs and participate in care improvements

Engage in quality improvement efforts

Identify and act on opportunities for better care

Use research and evidence-based practice to influence care plans

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and / or interact appropriately with patients of all ages served by the assigned unit.

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.

Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information to identify each patient's age-specific needs.

Must provide care as described in department policy and procedures.

Experience : Zero to two years.

Education : BSN preferred.

Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients / families.

Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment.

Ability to handle multiple / changing priorities and specialized equipment.

Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.

Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of the nursing process.

Mobility and visual / manual dexterity.

Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

UPMC offers a variety of flexible options - in addition to traditional rotating / flexible shifts, special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential.

Employees hired as or who choose to transition into one of these programs at a later time must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify.

May be required to complete any necessary orientation during regular business hours.

If you are interested in these programs, please alert your recruiter when you are contacted for an interview. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances : 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. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.BLS required within 30 days of hire / transfer.ACLS / PALS required within 12 months of hire / transfer.Crisis management education within 1 year of hire / transfer.

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

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