Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Job Description

Join Our Team at UPMC Washington Emergency Department!

The Emergency Department (ED) at UPMC Washington is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse to join our dynamic team!

We’re looking for candidates who demonstrate :

• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Graduate Nurses (GNs) are encouraged to apply! This role offers :

Why Our ED?

Our ED provides hands-on, fulfilling opportunities for nurses to build confidence in their abilities. This role is ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced, unpredictable environments.

Schedule Highlights :

Team Culture :

About the Role

The Professional Staff Nurse , a Registered Nurse and integral member of the care delivery team :

Sign-On Bonus

This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment for experienced RNs (1+ year of experience).

What UPMC Offers Nurses

Support from Day One

UPMC invests in nurses financially, personally, and professionally. Whether you're tackling student loans or advancing your career, we’re here to help you thrive.

Benefits Include :

The Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for advancement and continued growth.

Apply today! Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer.

Responsibilities

Build productive relationships with patients and colleagues

Demonstrate cultural awareness and accountability

Maintain work-life balance and model healthy habits

Communicate safety concerns effectively

Teach patients, families, students, and new staff

Provide detailed guidance through care transitions

Support development of new staff and serve as a preceptor

Foster open dialogue and continuous improvement

Apply the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care

Formulate daily goals and holistic care plans

Demonstrate critical thinking and solid communication

Ensure comprehensive documentation and promote caregiver communication

Commit to professional development and shared governance

Support change and transition processes

Respond willingly to team needs and participate in care improvements

Engage in quality improvement efforts

Identify and act on opportunities for better care

Use research and evidence-based practice to influence care plans

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), 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.

BLS required within 30 days of hire / transfer.ACLS / PALS required within 12 months of hire / transfer.Crisis management education within 1 year of hire / transfer.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran