UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring full-time Professional Staff Nurses for the Operating Room. This role offers flexible scheduling, with the option of three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts based on your needs. As a perioperative nurse, you’ll advocate for patients and serve primarily as a circulating nurse in the OR, with comprehensive training provided.
The OR is a supportive, collaborative, and highly specialized environment—ideal for nurses who enjoy focusing on one patient at a time, working closely with a multidisciplinary team, and utilizing advanced technology in a fast-paced setting.
UPMC Children’s Hospital OR provides care for patients ranging from neonates to young adults across a wide range of surgical specialties, including General, ENT, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, and Genitourinary procedures. With 14 state-of-the-art operating rooms, the department operates 24/7 as a Level 1 Trauma and Transplant Center, performing approximately 42 cases daily and 12,000 annually.
The OR offers:
- Self-scheduling with flexible shift options (3 12s or 4 10s)
- Staggered orientation and structured perioperative training for nurses new to the OR
- A supportive, team-oriented environment that promotes autonomy and professional growth
- Exposure to leading-edge surgical technology and innovation
UPMC is committed to investing in nurses—financially, personally, and professionally—from day one. Whether you're paying back student loans or advancing your career, UPMC is here to support your success.
Here’s how we support our nurses:
- UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment Program for first-time nursing graduates: up to $20,000 paid over three years (flex full-time roles may be prorated)
- Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays
- Dedicated career ladder opportunities, including a newly enhanced nursing career ladder that rewards experience, education, and growth
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per year at any accredited institution for employees and their dependents, plus additional education discounts (including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options)
The Professional Staff Nurse role is a valued step within UPMC’s nursing career ladder, with clear pathways for advancement. Salary is determined based on education and nursing experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Participate in unit-based quality improvement efforts and contribute to enhancing patient care, safety, and satisfaction
- Apply the nursing process using Relationship-Based Care to deliver holistic, patient-centered care
- Collaborate with the care team to develop and communicate patient care plans, ensuring high-quality documentation and continuity of care
- Build strong, professional relationships with colleagues while fostering a respectful, inclusive work environment
- Engage in shared governance, professional development, and continuous improvement efforts
- Educate patients, families, and team members, and support onboarding of new staff and students
- Perform scrub role responsibilities (required for RNs hired on or after July 17, 2023)
This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing OR team where you can specialize, grow your skills, and make a meaningful impact on pediatric patients and their families.
- Minimum of six months of nursing experience preferred
- Prior operating room experience preferred, but not required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Strong ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with interdisciplinary teams, leadership, patients, and families
- Proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, complex environment while managing multiple priorities and specialized equipment
- Demonstrates sound clinical judgment with strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to apply and guide others in the nursing process
- Requires mobility, manual dexterity, and visual acuity
- Physical stamina to support frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification (AHA-compliant, including skills demonstration) required within 30 days of hire
- UPMC-approved national certification preferred
- Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 (FBI) clearances required
- Fit testing required
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran