RN Staff Nurse, Weekends - Emergency Department

RN Staff Nurse (Weekends)
Emergency Department
Full time, 24 hours
Shifts:  Weekend night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Union position:  Yes (SEIU)
Posted:  6/5/2026

Are you a Registered Nurse who is seeking a new opportunity?  Choose UPMC!  Take advantage of an opportunity to provide Life Changing Medicine to our patients, as you work alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medical professionals.  You'll have access to a defined career ladder to help you grow and develop your skill set, continued learning and development opportunities, a premier benefits package to support you and your family, and resources to help you balance the most important things in life.

Weekend Program Guidelines:

• Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m.
• Minimum of six months of nursing experience required.

Weekend Program Benefits:

• Medical Benefits as per Full Time staff.
• Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Tuition Reimbursement as per Full Time staff.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) accrued at full-time rate of .0769 per hour worked.

Minimum starting pay rates:

• $35.50 (BSN)
• $34.00 (non-BSN)
• Unit-based weekend nurses, working in one department, are eligible for a 25% differential!
• Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. 

Generous Sign-On Bonus:

• $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.
• $10,000 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.

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.