Casual Registered Nurse - Neuro Trauma and Neurosurgery (UPMC Presbyterian 8G/8D)
UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet designated hospital, is currently hiring a Casual Registered Nurse to support the Neuro Division. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering life-changing care to patients with complex neurological and trauma needs.
This position will allow the nurse to begin working on 8G Neuro Trauma to then transition to the Neurosurgery Unit, 8D following the opening of the Kamin Tower.
The UPMC Presbyterian Kamin Tower, opening in January 2027, is shaping the future of hospital care - and the dedicated teams that support the environment are essential to that mission. A state-of-the-art building designed with safety, efficiency, and comfort of employees, patients and visitors in mind, the tower offers a modern workplace where every employee can do their best work, every day.
Standing at 17 stories tall and one million square feet, the tower includes thoughtfully designed rooftop gardens, flexible outdoor spaces, and 636 private patient rooms with the latest in patient care technology - and we are looking for nurses to join our team.
This is more than a place to work; it is an opportunity to shape the future of health care while making a lasting impact on the Pittsburgh community.
About the Units:
8G is a 23-bed progressive care unit specializing in the care of neurologic and neurosurgical patients. As a comprehensive stroke and trauma unit, we manage step-down admissions for stroke and trauma patients transitioning from intensive care. Our nurses are equipped with NIH Stroke Scale training and ACLS certification, and they have the opportunity to pursue advanced certifications in neuroscience and trauma nursing.
8D is a 17-bed acuity adaptable neurosurgical unit, primarily caring for adults with brain tumor, spinal cord injury, head injury, and stroke. Our patients have often undergone craniotomies for conditions such as brain hemorrhage or tumor, biopsies, lumbar laminectomies and spinal discectomies, lumbar drain insertion, and external ventricular drains. We have numerous discharges and admissions each day, making for a fast pace of work. Nurses on 8D collaborate with world-renowned neurosurgeons who employ innovative microscopic procedures for pituitary tumors and trigeminal neuralgia, as well as non-invasive gamma knife treatment.
Schedule & Casual Requirements
RNs work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, to support 24/7 patient care. Candidates will be placed into one of the following casual titles based on experience and availability:
Professional Staff Nurse – Limited Casual: 30 shifts per calendar year
Professional Staff Nurse – Casual: Minimum of 36 hours in three pay periods, one holiday per year, and 24 off-shift/weekend/standby hours per quarter
Title and pay are determined by education, experience, and hours commitment with a starting rate of $37.30 per hour.
Why UPMC?
UPMC invests in nurses from day one with competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a robust nursing career ladder offering opportunities for advancement and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, relationship-based nursing care
- Educate patients, families, and support staff
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
- Participate in quality improvement, shared governance, and professional development
Utilize evidence-based practice to enhance patient safety, satisfaction, and care quality
Join UPMC Presbyterian and be part of a team committed to excellence, growth, and making a meaningful impact in patient care.
- Minimum 1 year experience. BSN preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of age-specific care, growth and development, and ability to assess and meet patient needs per department policies
Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; ability to apply and lead the nursing process
Effective communicator able to build positive working relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, complex environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment
Physical ability to meet job demands, including standing, walking, lifting, and positioning patients
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state
BLS/CPR required within 30 days (AHA-compliant); ACLS within one year of hire
UPMC-approved national certification preferred
- Act 34 clearance required
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran