Registered Nurse Thoracic Surgery Stepdown

Join UPMC Shadyside's Surgical Team!

+ Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 for new graduate nurses with less than one year of experience/$20,000 for registered nurses with at least one year of experience

+ Graduate Nurse:
Full-Time position available

+ Unit: 3 Main Surgical Cardiothoracic Stepdown

+ About UPMC Shadyside: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education

3 Main Surgical Unit:

+ 38-Bed Post-Op Care:
We specialize in thoracic surgery recovery and act as Shadyside's surgical stepdown unit.

+ High-Acuity Patients:
From minimally invasive esophagectomy to lobe resections, we provide top-notch care.

+ Cardiac Expertise:
We handle interventional cardiac cases from cath and electrophysiology labs.

+ Dynamic Learning Environment:
Our nurses gain hands-on experience with various procedures.

+ Fast-Paced Teamwork:
Our Registered Nurses work rotation shifts including weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.

Here's how we support our nurses:

+ Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 (
* Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience).

+ UPMC's Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for 2025 and 2026 nursing graduates, offering $20,000
* in loan repayment paid over three years (
* Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount).

+ 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 care

+ Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.

+ Zero to two years of experience required

+ BSN 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)

+ ACLS within 12 months of hire

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