RN Staff Nurse
Emergency Department
.9 full-time, night shifts + every other weekend/holiday rotation
Shifts: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (36 hours/week)
Union position: Yes (SEIU)
Posted: 9/16/2025
Are you a Registered Nurse who is seeking a new opportunity, or a new nurse searching for an opportunity to thrive? Choose UPMC! Take advantage of the opportunity to provide Life Changing Medicine to our patients, as you work alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medical professionals. You'll have access to a defined career ladder to help you grow and develop your skill set, continued learning and development opportunities, a premier benefits package to support you and your family, and resources to help you balance the most important things in life.
Future Graduates & experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply – future GNs can apply up to 1 year in advance of graduation.
UPMC Altoona is excited to offer a Night Program for RNs:
For working night shift, you may receive an additional $2/hour on top of the off-shift differential ($2) for actual hours worked within the night program guidelines.
Must have completed orientation period and have at least 6 months of registered nurse experience to participate.
GNs will have the option to move into the night program once these qualifications are met.
Minimum starting pay rates:
$31.50 (BSN)
$30.00 (non-BSN)
Shift differential: $2.00 (+ an additional $2.00 if qualified for the night program)
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
Generous Sign-On Bonus for nurses:
$15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.
$10,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with less than 1 year of experience.
Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.
UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program:
UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, for eligible nursing graduates, offering $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three years
Purpose & Responsibilities:
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.
Experience Required:
None
Education and Formal Training Required:
Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania*
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
*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.
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