Registered Nurse - Stem Cell Transplant

Join UPMC Shadyside’s Oncology Team!

• Sign-on Bonus: $15,000 for new graduate nurses with less than one year of experience & $20,000 for experienced nurses with at least one year of RN experience. 
• Experienced & New Grad RNs: Full-time positions available
• Monthly Loan Repayment: Exclusively for 2024 and 2025 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment 
• About UPMC Shadyside: A 4x Magnet-designated teaching hospital and center of ongoing, cutting-edge research and education

About UPMC Shadyside 6 West:

6 West is an oncology unit specializing in stem cell transplants, car-t cell infusions, and cutting-edge research.  It is a fast-paced unit that is moving cancer care forward. Patient diagnoses include a robust oncology population specializing in hematological cancers

• High-Acuity Patients: Nurses will attend training to administer chemotherapy as well as Stem Cell Transplant classes. 
• Career Advancement: There are plenty of opportunities for growth and development through continued education opportunities and certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) and/or Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN).
• 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 $15,000 (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience).
• UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for 2024 and 2025 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 allow 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 pay rate will be based upon individual qualifications and candidate choice.
• Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process.
• Starting Pay: Non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse begins at $34.25.

Responsibilities:

Build 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.