Experienced Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Join UPMC Shadyside's Emergency Department!Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 for experienced nurses with more than one year of RN experienceRegistered Nurses: Full-Time position available at 36 hours a weekOne year of RN experience required, ED RN experience preferredUnit: Emergency DepartmentAbout UPMC Shadyside: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and educationAbout the SHY Emergency Department:2025-2028 Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award Recipient which recognizes excellence in emergency departments that demonstrate exceptional performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research50 bed unit specializing in critical care, emergent oncology care, and minor trauma careUnique collaboration with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and designated Oncology ED for Southwestern UPMC regionComprehensive care for all patients available 24/7Primary stroke center24-hour cardiac catheterization lab for STEMI casesVolume and acuity are variable and can change quickly, making the ED an extremely fast paced, unpredictable environment where rapid problem-solving and critical thinking are necessary to address evolving needs and prioritiesWe are a teaching facility that supports quality patient care and staff educationAn ED that understands work/life balance and values our staffHere's how we support our nurses:Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!).UPMC's Nursing Career Ladder:Growth Opportunities: From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.Tailored Compensation: Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice.Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process.Starting Pay: Non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse begins at $37.00.Responsibilities:Builds Relationships:Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.Effective Teaching:Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.Support colleagues' development and create an open learning environment.Holistic Patient Care:Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.Professional Growth:Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient careEnhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.1 year of RN experience required, prior ED experience preferredBSN preferred.Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients.Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care.Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solve to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Registered Nurse (RN)UPMC approved national certification preferredAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran