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RN Staff Nurse (Weekends) Unit: T12 Cardiology
Employment type: Full time, 24 hours/week
Shift: Weekends, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Saturday & Sunday)
Union position: Yes (SEIU)
Posted: 11/7/2025
Unit-based nurses, working in one department, are eligible for a 25% differential!
Weekend Program Guidelines
Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12‑hour or three 8‑hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m.
Weekend Program Benefits
Medical Benefits as per Full Time staff.
Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability.
Tuition Reimbursement as per Full Time staff.
PTO accrued at full‑time rate of .0769 per hour worked.
Minimum starting pay rates
$31.50 (BSN)
$30.00 (non‑BSN)
Unit-based nurses, working in one department, are eligible for a 25% differential!
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
Generous Sign‑On Bonus
$20,000 sign‑on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.
$15,000 sign‑on bonus available for nurses with less than 1 year of experience.
Candidates hired into a sign‑on bonus‑eligible role will be asked to make a two‑year work commitment.
Purpose & Responsibilities Patient Care
Provide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
Plan Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up‑to‑date care plans. Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.
Coordination and Communication
Engage in Team Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.
Utilize Systems: Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.
Education and Leadership
Teach and Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students.
Consult and Lead: Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
Safety and Compliance
Follow Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.
Maintain Competency: Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point‑of‑care testing as per lab criteria.
Experience Required
Minimum of six months of nursing experience required.
Education and Formal Training Required
Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania*
Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and probationary period.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Act 34
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
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RN Staff Nurse (Weekends) Unit: T12 Cardiology
Employment type: Full time, 24 hours/week
Shift: Weekends, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Saturday & Sunday)
Union position: Yes (SEIU)
Posted: 11/7/2025
Unit-based nurses, working in one department, are eligible for a 25% differential!
Weekend Program Guidelines
Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12‑hour or three 8‑hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m.
Weekend Program Benefits
Medical Benefits as per Full Time staff.
Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability.
Tuition Reimbursement as per Full Time staff.
PTO accrued at full‑time rate of .0769 per hour worked.
Minimum starting pay rates
$31.50 (BSN)
$30.00 (non‑BSN)
Unit-based nurses, working in one department, are eligible for a 25% differential!
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
Generous Sign‑On Bonus
$20,000 sign‑on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.
$15,000 sign‑on bonus available for nurses with less than 1 year of experience.
Candidates hired into a sign‑on bonus‑eligible role will be asked to make a two‑year work commitment.
Purpose & Responsibilities Patient Care
Provide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
Plan Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up‑to‑date care plans. Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.
Coordination and Communication
Engage in Team Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.
Utilize Systems: Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.
Education and Leadership
Teach and Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students.
Consult and Lead: Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
Safety and Compliance
Follow Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.
Maintain Competency: Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point‑of‑care testing as per lab criteria.
Experience Required
Minimum of six months of nursing experience required.
Education and Formal Training Required
Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania*
Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and probationary period.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Act 34
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
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Get notified about new Registered Nurse jobs in Altoona, PA.
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