Experienced Registered Nurse Thoracic ICU

Join UPMC Shadyside's Thoracic Surgery Unit!

• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 for nurses with more than one year of RN experience
• Registered Nurse: Full-Time position available, prior ICU experience highly preferred
• Unit: Thoracic Surgery Unit
• About UPMC Shadyside: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education

Thoracic ICU:

• Team: Highly specialized and supportive nurses
• Procedures: Post Op Thoracic procedures, VATs (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery), Esophagectomies, Lung resections, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Lumbar drains, Swan-Ganz catheters, CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), Vasoactive drips
• Additional Responsibilities: Receiving overflow from other ICUs during high census
• Work Environment: Fast-paced unit

• Required Skills: Excellent critical thinking and adaptability

Here'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 care
• Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.