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Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian Emergency Department

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Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian Emergency Department

UPMC
Published
October 27, 2026
Expires
Never
Location
Pittsburgh, PA

Description

Previous nursing experience in acute or emergency care is highly preferred.

Why Choose UPMC?

Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $6,000/year for employees & dependents

Competitive Pay - $37.00-$60.52/hr (non-BSN), $37.00/hr (BSN no experience). Additional pay for BSN-prepared nurses.

Career Growth - Structured Career Ladder & Professional Development from Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.

Work-Life Balance - Up to 5.5 weeks PTO + 7 paid holidays

About the Unit - 44-bed Emergency Department

Advanced Care - Treating everything from heart attacks & strokes to minor illnesses

24/7 Services - On-site lab & imaging for fast diagnostics

️ Patient & Family-Centered Care - Keeping families involved & informed

Schedule - Rotating shifts, including weekends & holidays

Your Role

Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and foster diversity, inclusion, and a safe workplace for all team members

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Engage in continuous learning & career advancement

Contribute to innovation & patient safety

+ Education: BSN preferred; UPMC student internship or clinical transitions course preferred.

+ Experience: 1 year of inpatient nursing experience required (emergency department experience preferred)

+ Skills: Critical thinking, problem-solving, clinical judgment, multitasking, and use of specialized equipment.

+ Interpersonal: Build positive relationships with staff, patients, and families.

+ Physical: Mobility, dexterity, and stamina for patient care tasks.

+ Licensure & Certifications:

+ RN license or Temporary Practice Permit (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)

+ BLS/CPR (AHA standard) within 30 days

+ ACLS certification

+ Act 34 Criminal Clearance

+ Licensure exam within 4 months of hire or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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