Registered Nurse (Union) - Acute Care
Somerset, Pennsylvania
You'll work in Acute Care, covering the Cardiology Medicine Unit and the Surgical Acute Care Unit on 12-hour rotating shifts.
- Eligibility
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · rotating shifts These positions work 12-hour rotating shifts and rotating weekends & holidays.
- Unit and setting
- Cardiology Medicine Unit UPMC Somerset's Acute Care is made up of the Cardiology Medicine Unit & Surgical Acute Care Unit.
- License
- RN license Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Pennsylvania license, or eligibility for one
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Whether you're a recent Graduate Nurse looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned Nurse seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC Somerset!
- License
- Pennsylvania license, or eligibility for one Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Check your license
- License
- Current license in the facility's state, or a multistate NLC license from a participating state Check your license
- License
- State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire for graduate nurses Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire
- Certification
- Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Certification
- ACLS Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Certification
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certification
- Act 33 with renewal
- Certification
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Preferred
- Education
- BSN BSN preferred
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
- Bonus
- $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified nurses Qualified Nurses may be eligible for a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus! (Full-Time status with a 2-year work commitment)Full-Time status with a 2-year work commitment
Benefits
- Total Rewards package (to be discussed at time of offer)
The role and schedule
- Union
- Union position
- Unit
- Surgical Acute Care Unit UPMC Somerset's Acute Care is made up of the Cardiology Medicine Unit & Surgical Acute Care Unit.
- Cross-training
- cross-trained on both units Employees are cross trained to function on both units and will float as needed.
- Floating
- float between both units as needed
- Hours stated
- These positions work 12-hour rotating shifts and rotating weekends & holidays.
- Weekends
- rotating weekends These positions work 12-hour rotating shifts and rotating weekends & holidays.
- Holidays
- rotating holidays
The workplace
Ask Mira
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on UPMC’s careers page.
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Somerset Hospital (SOMERSET) 225 South Center Avenue , 15501 UPMC Somerset is looking for nurses to join the Acute Care units ! UPMC Somerset's Acute Care is made up of the Cardiology Medicine Unit & Surgical Acute Care Unit. These positions work 12-hour rotating shifts and rotating weekends & holidays.
The Acute Care departments are truly a team! Employees are cross trained to function on both units and will float as needed. If you are searching for a fast-paced, exciting career that allows you to experience a variety of different fields, Acute Care could be for you!
Qualified Nurses may be eligible for a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus! (Full-Time status with a 2-year work commitment) At UPMC, we’re passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey. Our Total Rewards package will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you.
UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you –financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Whether you're a recent Graduate Nurse looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned Nurse seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC Somerset!
Responsibilities Demonstrates professional Registered Nurse qualities. Assesses and prioritizes patient issues, utilizing critical thinking skills. Develops, implements, evaluates, and adjusts patient care plans based on needs.
Documents and communicates patient status to the healthcare team. Interprets care policies and procedures to effectively deliver patient care. Maintains proficiency in routine and specialized nursing tasks.
Provides age-appropriate patient education and care. Engages in staff development activities on and off the unit. Identifies ways to enhance workflow and reduce care costs.
Fosters a positive work environment and customer relations. Independently transfers patients between various positions. Performs technical skills safely, efficiently, and effectively.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire BSN preferred Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Act 33 with renewal Act 34 Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal NIHSS upon hire. *Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
What's around it?
Somerset, PA
Living costs about 2% below the US average