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Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse - UPMC Presbyterian - Emergency Department

UPMC

Pittsburgh, PA$80.6k – $100.3k/yrPosted June 11, 2026via UPMC Careers

UPMC Presbyterian Emergency Department is looking for an experienced nurse to join our team of Life Changers!

Previous nursing experience in acute or emergency care is highly preferred. 

Why Choose UPMC?
✅ Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $6,000/year for employees & dependents
✅ Competitive Pay – $37.00–$60.52/hr (non-BSN), $37.00/hr (BSN no experience). Additional pay for BSN-prepared nurses.
✅ Career Growth – Structured Career Ladder & Professional Development from Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.
✅ Work-Life Balance – Up to 5.5 weeks PTO + 7 paid holidays

 About the Unit – 44-bed Emergency Department

 Advanced Care – Treating everything from heart attacks & strokes to minor illnesses
 24/7 Services – On-site lab & imaging for fast diagnostics
❤️ Patient & Family-Centered Care – Keeping families involved & informed
⏳ Flexible Scheduling – Rotating shifts, including weekends & holidays

Your Role

✔ Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and foster diversity, inclusion, and a safe workplace for all team members
✔ Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
✔ Engage in continuous learning & career advancement

  • ducation: BSN preferred; UPMC student internship or clinical transitions course preferred.
  • Experience: 1 year of inpatient nursing experience required (emergency department experience preferred)
  • Skills: Critical thinking, problem-solving, clinical judgment, multitasking, and use of specialized equipment.
    • Interpersonal: Build positive relationships with staff, patients, and families.
    • Physical: Mobility, dexterity, and stamina for patient care tasks.
  • Licensure & Certifications:
    • RN license or Temporary Practice Permit (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)
    • BLS/CPR (AHA standard) within 30 days
    • ACLS certification
    • Act 34 Criminal Clearance
    • Licensure exam within 4 months of hire or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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