a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } UPMC McKeesport – Full-Time Staff Nurse (3M Med/Surg Unit)
UPMC McKeesport is seeking a Full-Time Staff Nurse to join our 3M Medical/Surgical Unit, an inpatient team that prioritizes collaboration, teamwork, and high-quality patient care.
This position includes three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends and holidays.
We welcome both experienced nurses and graduate nurses—apply today to grow your career with UPMC.
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
