UPMC Presbyterian 8N - Professional Staff Nurse, Casual

Exciting Career Opportunity for Registered Nurses at UPMC Presbyterian!

Why Choose UPMC?
✅ Competitive Pay – $37.30–$44.55/hr (non-BSN). Additional pay for BSN-prepared nurses.
✅ Career Growth – Structured Career Ladder & Professional Development from Professional Staff Nurse to Sr II and beyond

Our casual nurses must meet certain hours requirements. There are two casual titles that follow different program guidelines.  

1. Professional Staff Nurse Limited Casual: 30 shifts required each calendar year 
2. Professional Staff Nurse Casual: A minimum of 36 hours in three pay periods, one holiday per year, and a minimum of 24 hours Off-Shifts or Weekend or Standby shifts in a quarter 

The casual Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC casual nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

The qualified candidate will be placed into the appropriate job title (Professional Staff Nurse Limited Casual or Professional Staff Nurse Casual) and salary based on relevant experience, education, and hours requirements.

⏰ Flexible Scheduling

• Casual and/or limited casual opportunities available

• Minimum: 30 shifts per year or 36 hours within 6 weeks

About UPMC Montefiore 8 North

8 North (8N) is a 17-bed medical-surgical unit providing care to a diverse patient population, including those with respiratory, cardiac, and infectious conditions.

• Nurses collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, and care managers during daily rounds to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.

• The unit’s fast-paced environment and supportive team culture make it an excellent fit for nurses seeking to grow clinically and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

Build Relationships

• Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.

• Recognize and respect cultural differences.

• Promote healthy interactions and maintain work-life balance.

• Prioritize safety in all aspects of care.

Effective Teaching

• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.

• Provide clear, thorough teaching during care transitions.

• Support peer learning and create an open environment for growth.

Holistic Patient Care

• Utilize the nursing process within the Relationship-Based Care model.

• Set daily goals tailored to individual patient needs.

• Communicate effectively with all care team members.

• Document assessments and interventions thoroughly.

Professional Growth

• Actively participate in shared governance and quality improvement initiatives.

• Adapt to change and contribute to continuous improvement in patient care.

• Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices..

• At least 1 year of RN experience required.
• An Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN, or MSN is required. 
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with patients of all ages. 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-solving to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environments and 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)
  • ACLS within 12 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire. 
• Registered Nurse (RN) 
  • 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.
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.
• Act 34

• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran