Resource Pool Registered Nurse - Observation & Med-Surg/Telemetry in Altoona, PA

Registered Nurse (Weekends) - Observation/Resource Pool

Registered Nurse - Weekends
Resource Pool - Observation and Med/Surg/Telemetry units
Full time, 24 hours per weekend required, day & night shifts with rotation
Union position: SEIU
Posted: 4/8/2026

Are you a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of nursing experience looking to make the next move to professionally grow in your nursing career? UPMC Altoona is excited to offer a weekend program incentive! We are seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Resource Pool on weekend shifts. This position will primarily work in the Observation unit, and will float to med/surg/telemetry units as needed.

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Why should you consider a Weekend Program position?

• Eligible participants in the weekend program must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12 or three 8 hour shifts per weekend) between the hours of Friday 3pm and Monday 7am.
• Weekend Program positions are considered full-time, but only require you to work 24 hours per weekend.
• You’ll have access to our competitive and robust Total Rewards package which was ranked 20% higher in value than other competitors in our market
• 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:
    • $38.90 (BSN)
    • $37.40 (non-BSN)
    • Your title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
  • Plus a generous pay differential of 30% for the Weekend Program!
• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000
  • $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.
  • Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.

As a member of this team, you will provide direct and indirect care to patients utilizing the nursing process. You will also provide leadership for the nursing team and contribute to the education of a variety of members of the staff and students.

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.

• Minimum 2 years RN experience 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. 
• Must complete NIHSS education prior to end of orientation period, if required. 
• ACLS preferred, BLS required. PALS for specific units.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• 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
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• 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.