Experienced RNs - UPMC Hamot, Med-Surg

UPMC Hamot, a Magnet-designated hospital, is currently looking for RNs for their Med Surg units! These opportunities follow a robust nursing career ladder, with the possibility for continued growth and advancement. Currently hiring for both Full-Time and Part-Time positions!

Sign-On Bonus Details (Full Time or Flex Full Time status)

• $20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience

Sign-On Bonus Details (Part Time status)

Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

About UPMC Hamot

UPMC Hamot, an ANCC Magnet-recognized hospital since 2016, is the region's only trauma center and certified comprehensive stroke center. We are the first hospital in the nation to use new, groundbreaking robotic technology for earlier detection of lung cancer. We are also the first and only hospital in the region to offer kidney transplants and the first hospital in Erie to perform the transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure.

At UPMC Hamot we want the next step in your nursing career to be the right one. We believe that as a nurse, the care you provide can have a positive effect on not only the quality of life of your patients and their families but can be a driving force in your career development. Join us at UPMC Hamot as we provide Life-Changing Medicine to our community.

Title and salary will be determined based on education and nursing experience.

UPMC Hamot Med / Surg Units :

Trauma and Orthopedic Acute Care Unit : 4 South is a 23-bed Trauma and Orthopedics unit. This medical-surgical unit is a great place for nurses to care for a variety of patients with different medical needs. The team provides nursing care to the trauma population (patients involved in motor vehicle accidents, gunshot, stabbing and assault victims, fall injuries, etc.), and patients with bone injuries, infections, deformities due to trauma.

Medical Respiratory Intermediate Unit MRIU is a medical / respiratory intermediate and trauma step down unit. The primary focus is caring for a variety of patients with trauma and respiratory complications requiring a higher level of care, but not critical care. The unit services patient populations requiring Bipap, high flow oxygen therapy, CPAP, and Aquanox therapy. The unit also services patients requiring dialysis, mechanical ventilation, and tracheostomy care.

Transitional Support Unit : 4 North is an 11-bed transitional support unit, providing care for medical and surgical patients who are medically stable and are awaiting discharge. This unit is a great place for nurses who share a passion for nursing while also wanting to explore an inpatient hospital setting and all that UPMC has to offer.

Cardiac Acute Care Unit : 5 South is a 46-bed medical-telemetry unit with cardiac patient populations that include Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, and Arrhythmias. Medical patients are also cared for on the unit with diagnosis that includes Pneumonia, Renal Failure, Chest Pain, Syncope, and Pulmonary Embolus. Twenty-five of the patient rooms on the unit are equipped with bedside cardiac monitors to care for the more complex patients requiring intermediate care. The staff on this unit provides Telemetry and Intermediate Unit care to post cardiac procedure patients following invasive procedures that include TEE, Cardioversion, EP studies, Implantable Devices (Pacemakers and ICDs), Cardiac Catheterization, Coronary Interventions, Vascular Interventions, Carotid Stents, and TAVRs.

Cardiovascular, Renal Transplant, and Surgical Specialty Acute Care Unit 6 South is a 43-bed Medical / Surgical unit This unit provides post-operative adult care for Cardiothoracic, Vascular and Gastric Bypass / Weight Loss surgical patients. The unit also serves patient populations requiring telemetry or oxygen monitoring. This unit specializes in providing comprehensive care to kidney transplant donors and recipients, including post-transplant patients The unit offers care for patients requiring CPAP, BIPAP, and Optiflow oxygen therapy, glycemic control, and vasoactive medications. The telemetry beds offer care of the patient requiring anti-arrhythmic medications, electrolyte replacement, and hemodynamic medication administration.

Medical / Oncology Acute Care Unit : 7 South is a 46-bed acute medical-oncology unit that provides care for adults 18 and older and geriatric patients with a variety of medical illnesses. The unit specializes in oncology care and provides chemotherapy to cancer patients. The staff on 7 South care for inpatients, outpatients and observation patients receiving transfusions of blood products, chemotherapy, IV hydration, heparin drips, CBI, PCA pump for pain control, remote telemetry, wound care, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and diabetes care. Within our 46 beds, we have 12 step-down beds for patients who require a higher level of care.

Neurology and Neurosurgical Acute care Unit 8 South is a 20-bed unit who cares for adult and geriatric neurological or neurosurgical patients. Within the 20 beds are 9 beds capable of accommodating intermediate care patients and 2 beds capable of accommodating epilepsy monitoring patients (EMU). The unit provides service to patients with neurological conditions that include cerebral vascular accidents (CVAs), seizures, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), multiple sclerosis (MS), and other neurological disorders. The unit also provides for patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures, which include craniotomies, back surgeries, spinal cord stimulators, deep brain stimulators, cranial nerve decompressions, and aneurysm coilings / clippings.

Colorectal and Urology Acute Care Unit 8 East is a 23-bed medical-surgical unit that provides care to medical patients and postoperative care for colon-rectal, general surgery, urology, neurosurgery, and ENT patients. The unit is a great fit for graduate nurses and nurses who are seeking to build a solid foundation in med / surg or are seeking to expand knowledge from a diverse patient population. 8 East is a team driven unit providing patient-centered care to patients requiring TPN, wound vac management and ostomies with support from our skilled wound ostomy nurses. Nurses are trained in foley insertions requiring further intervention and provide support to other departments in managing patients that are difficult to catheterize.

On the questionnaire portion of this application, please select areas that you would be interested in applying. There may not be an opening in that department at this time, but we are happy to direct you to the current opportunities available!

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

If you have any questions about the position or would like to discuss the role in more detail, our recruiter is available to assist you and provide more information to help you determine if this opportunity is the right fit for you. To connect, simply send an email to ogdenj2@upmc.edu, and we'll be happy to schedule a time to speak with you or address any inquiries you may have.