Registered Nurse - Surgical Float Pool (UPMC Shadyside)

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: March 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Join UPMC Shadyside's Surgical Float Pool! Are you an experienced Registered Nurse interested in working within our Surgical Departments? Do you enjoy using your years of experience to provide life-changing medicine to our surgical population? UPMC Shadyside, a Magnet-designated facility, is currently hiring a Registered Nurse to support the Surgical Unit's Float Pool. These units include 3 Main, 3 West, and 4 Main. (Must have 6 months of RN experience.) Surgical Float Pool nurses receive an extra 10% included in their base pay! Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 for nurses with less than one year of RN experience/$20,000 for registered nurses with at least one year of RN experience About the Units: - 4 Main - Surgical oncology nursing encompasses patients who are recovering from post-surgical procedures for the treatment of life-altering cancers. These surgical procedures include cytoreductive (debulking) surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy treatment, whipple procedures, colon resections, liver resections, and other abdominal/rectal procedures. Nurses on 4main are exposed to many different types of tubes and drains that our patients experience in their post-surgical phase. These drains include (but are not limited to) wound vacs, ileostomies, colostomies, feeding tubes, jackson pratt (JP) drains, pigtail catheters, and chest tubes. Patients on 4main require staff members that are highly motivated, encouraging, and driven to provide patients with the best possible experiences and outcomes. - 3 West - This is an Orthopedic unit that specializes in total joint replacement, orthopedic oncology surgical services, spine surgery, sports injuries, and a wide range of medical management. New and experienced nurses will experience an exciting range of services including wound care, surgical recovery, patient education, and the opportunity to see motivated patients work to get back on their feet through physical therapy and other nursing modalities. Our unit works collaboratively with all members of the care team and participates in “care coordination” where the nurse is a critical part of the patient’s discharge planning - 3 Main - This is a 38-bed surgical unit caring for post-op cardiovascular and cardiothoracic patients. We care for high acuity patients recovering from open heart surgery, pacemaker insertion, aneurysms, and various thoracic and vascular surgeries. 3 Main a teaching unit with a dynamic learning environment, where nurses will gain experience with chest tubes, trachs, monitors, pacemakers, and arrhythmia IV drips. 3 Main is fast-paced and team-oriented, and serves as Shadyside's cardiac step-down unit. Here's how we support our nurses: - Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience). - Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year. - Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education. - Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!). UPMC’s Nursing Career Ladder: - Growth Opportunities: From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond. - Tailored Compensation: Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. - Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process. - Starting Pay: Non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse begins at $37.00. Responsibilities: Builds Relationships: - Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients. - Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions. - Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety. Effective Teaching: - Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff. - Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching. - Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment. Holistic Patient Care: - Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care. - Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs. - Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively. Professional Growth: - Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement. - Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care - Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices. - 6 months of RN experience required - BSN preferred. - Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients. - Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. - Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments. - Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills. - Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care. - Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solve to deliver quality patient care when it matters most. - Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices. - Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. - Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. - Registered Nurse (RN) - 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 approved national certification preferred - Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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