RN Staff Nurse Opportunities - 6E Trauma

Are you a Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career, or a new nurse eager to thrive in a supportive environment?  At UPMC Altoona, you’ll have the chance to deliver Life Changing Medicine alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class professionals.  As part of our 6E Trauma Unit (Surgical Progressive Care), you’ll experience the excitement of a fast-paced, 28-bed surgical and trauma stepdown unit while building advanced skills in cardiopulmonary care, chest tube management, and complex post-surgical recovery.

We’re committed to your growth and well-being. With our Professional Development Program (career ladder), ongoing learning opportunities, and a premier benefits package designed to support you and your family, you’ll have the resources you need to succeed—both inside and outside of work. Most positions offer three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating day and night schedules, giving you balance and flexibility.

Join us in a role where your expertise makes a difference every day, and where your career can flourish in a culture of excellence, compassion, and innovation

Future Graduates & experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply – future GNs can apply up to 1 year in advance of graduation.

Generous Sign-On Bonus for nurses:

• $20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience. 

• $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with less than 1 year of experience.

• Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.

• NOTE:  Sign-on bonus amounts are half for part-time roles.  Casual positions are not eligible for a sign-on bonus.

UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program:  

• UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, for eligible nursing graduates, offering $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three years

Purpose & Responsibilities:

Patient Care

• Provide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.

• Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.

• Plan Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up-to-date care plans. Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.

Coordination and Communication

• Engage in Team Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.

• Utilize Systems: Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.

Education and Leadership

• Teach and Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students.

• Consult and Lead: Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.

• Maintain Competency: Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria.