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Staff Nurse-Acute Care 3M

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McKeesport, Pennsylvania

You'll join the 3M Medical/Surgical Unit, an inpatient team focused on collaboration and high-quality patient care.

Posted Oct 19 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts This position includes three 12-hour shifts per week3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting
3M Medical/Surgical Unit an inpatient team that prioritizes collaboration, teamwork, and high-quality patient caremedical/surgical inpatients
License
RN license Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).Current Pennsylvania RN licensure
Term
Permanent UPMC McKeesport is seeking a Full-Time Staff NurseFull time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program We welcome both experienced nurses and graduate nurses
License
Current Pennsylvania RN licensure Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Check your license
Certification
BLS or CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Certification
NIH certification within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire NIH Certification will be required within 6 months of hire.
Certification
AHA CPR with didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hireAfter hire · within 30 days of hire CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Experience
0+ years of experience 0+ years of experience.
Also asks
Act 33, 34, and 73 clearances, with renewal Act 33, 34, and 73 with renewal.

Preferred

Certification
UPMC-approved national certification UPMC-approved national certification is preferred.
Education
BSN BSN preferred.
Also asks
UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course Completion of UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course at UPMC 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.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 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 jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around 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

Tuition assistance
Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $6,000 per year Available for employees and dependents
Loan repayment
Offered
Bonus
Sign-on bonus Generous Sign-On Bonus may be available for eligible candidateseligible candidates

Benefits

  • BenefitsMonthly loan repayment program for eligible nursing graduates, up to $15,000 over three yearsUp to $15,000 in loan repayment over three years ( prorated for eligible full-time/flex full-time roles )
  • BenefitsUp to 5.5 weeks PTO a year plus 7 paid holidaysPaid Time Off : Up to 5.5 weeks annually , plus 7 paid holidays
  • BenefitsUp to $6,000 a year tuition reimbursement for employees and dependentsTuition Reimbursement : Up to $6,000 per year Available for employees and dependents
  • BenefitsDiscounts and no-cost RN-to-BSN/MSN optionsIncludes discounts and no-cost RN-to-BSN/MSN options
  • Generous Sign-On Bonus may be available for eligible candidates
  • Monthly Loan Repayment Program up to $15,000 over three years
More benefits (3)
  • Paid Time Off up to 5.5 weeks annually plus 7 paid holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 per year
  • No-cost RN-to-BSN/MSN options

The role and schedule

Day to day
patient and family teaching Provide education to patients and families based on identified needs
Hours stated
This position includes three 12-hour shifts per week , with rotating weekends and holidays .
Weekends
rotating weekends with rotating weekends and holidays
Holidays
rotating holidays
Details
Graduate nurses who miss the exam deadline are terminated or demoted, at BU discretion or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
Details
Frequent walking, standing, lifting and patient positioning Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
Residency program

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and call?
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on UPMC’s careers page.

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What We Offer

Generous Sign-On Bonus may be available for eligible candidates Monthly Loan Repayment Program for eligible nursing graduates Up to $15,000 in loan repayment over three years ( prorated for eligible full-time/flex full-time roles ) Paid Time Off : Up to 5.5 weeks annually , plus 7 paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $6,000 per year Available for employees and dependents Includes discounts and no-cost RN-to-BSN/MSN options

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse (RN or GN) is a key member of the care delivery team, responsible for setting and maintaining high standards of patient care. This role includes accountability for clinical decision-making , care coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Staff Nurse supports patients and families across the care continuum while developing leadership and professional practice skills.

Key Responsibilities Professional Development & Learning Participate in clinical development and/or RN residency programs Actively seek feedback from peers, preceptors, and leadership Demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth Engage in professional organizations and evidence-based practice activities Patient Care & Clinical Practice Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process Develop and implement individualized care plans and daily patient goals Provide education to patients and families based on identified needs Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and interdisciplinary teams Collaboration & Teamwork Build and maintain relationships with physicians, team members, and families Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment Participate in unit-based initiatives, shared governance, and improvement efforts Quality & Safety Promote a safe environment for patients and staff Understand and apply quality, safety, and patient satisfaction principles Identify opportunities for process and care improvement Professional Practice Accept increasing responsibility and patient complexity over time Demonstrate accountability for clinical practice and patient outcomes Recognize ethical considerations and seek guidance as needed Support a respectful, inclusive, and culturally aware workplace 0+ years of experience. Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in the application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity.

Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. BSN preferred. Completion of UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) . Graduate Nurses must complete the licensure examination within 6 months of hire or within one year of graduation- whichever comes first.

UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date, or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU. UPMC-approved national certification is preferred. NIH Certification will be required within 6 months of hire.

CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Act 33, 34, and 73 with renewal.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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