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Registered Nurse

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Posted Aug 21, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 28, 2026

What this means for you

It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back. Eight-hour shifts keep the days human-sized — rarer than it should be, and worth noticing.

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Shift
Days · 8-hour

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Performs patient care tasks that require nursing skills, assesses and evaluates illnesses and injuries, administers medications, and provides referrals. Collaborates with staff in departmental development of health and clinical services policies and procedures. Assists physicians and clinical staff, charts orders, coordinates services, documents treatments, and utilizes an electronic database. Maintains inventory and creates supply orders. Ensures policy and procedural compliance with all health regulations. Student Health Service The University of Pittsburgh Student Health Services provides high quality primary health care, prevention, health education and pharmacy services to enhance student living and learning. Primary care services include management of both acute and chronic conditions as well as travel health and provision of gender affirming care. The Gynecological services include screening for STIs, provision of age specific screening as well as full contraceptive management. Psychiatric services include management of mood disorders as well as ADHD. Student Health Services is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), these services uphold rigorous standards of quality and safety, promoting a healthy environment conducive to academic success. Essential Functions This role Assesses and evaluates illnesses and injuries including, but not limited to, health options, triage and assessments, dressing changes, specimen collection, venipunctures, initiates IV therapies, performs simple suture removal, provides referrals when necessary, and administers appropriate medications. Collaborates with other clinical staff in the development of departmental policies and clinical procedures regarding the area of health/clinical services; collaborates with other clinical staff to ensure continuity of patient care and meet patient care needs. Assists the physician and/or other clinical staff in the planning and implementation of patient care. Observes, documents, and communicates to the physician and/or other clinical staff symptoms, potential problems, and pertinent information regarding patient care. Charts doctor orders, coordinates departmental services, and guides student health referral process. Documents treatment, office visits, and monthly statistics. Enters records into electronic database in a timely and accurate manner. Completes reports, requisitions, and informational materials as directed. Maintains an inventory of medical supplies; creates supply orders. Maintains a clean, safe, and inviting environment. Physical Effort Moderate physical effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification Staff. Registered Nurse Job Family Health Professionals Job Sub-Family Nursing Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required Associate of Science in Nursing Minimum Years Of Experience Required No experience required Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? No Required Licensure/Certification RN Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; may need to work occasional evening Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department. Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation Offered No Visa Sponsorship Provided No Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Not Applicable

Skills for this role

TriageAssessmentsDressing ChangesSpecimen CollectionVenipuncturesinitiates IV therapiesSimple Suture RemovalAdministers Appropriate Medications

Requirements

  • RN
  • Relocation Offered

About the employer

University of Pittsburgh
Hiring organization

You would work for the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — the university itself, not a hospital unit we can name. Staff talk about research groups and a well-known affiliated medical center. They also mention strong benefits. Reviewers call…

4.6 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Frequent public transportation in a student-friendly city
  • University public-transportation pass reported as a benefit
  • Staff cited strong benefits

What reviewers flag

  • Nurse pay, ratios, and scheduling are not in the public record
  • Union status is unknown
  • Workplace comments come from staff and part-time instructors, not bedside nurses
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Living in Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh rises from the confluence of three rivers, its steep hills and dozens of bridges giving every neighborhood a distinct skyline view. Former steel towns like Lawrenceville and Shadyside now mix cafés and hospitals, while UPMC anchors a strong healthcare job market. It's a compact, river-carved city where Rust Belt grit meets East Coast ambition.

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Metro price level · Pittsburgh area
5% below the national average
BEA index 94.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,261/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$65,742/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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