Join Our Surgical ICU at UPMC Shadyside!
- Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 for experienced nurses with more than one year of RN experience
- Weekend Differential: receive 25% on top of base pay
- Experienced RNs: Full-Time, Weekend Program (24 hours per weekend, can choose between two 12-hour shifts or three 8-hour shifts between the hours of Friday at 3pm and Monday at 7am)
- Unit: Surgical ICU
- About UPMC Shadyside: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education
Surgical ICU:
- Award-Winning Excellence: Two-time AACN Beacon Award winner, recognized for outstanding critical care.
- Patient-Centered Care: Focus on surgical oncology patients. Also care for critically ill medical patients. Expertise in vascular, urological, and general surgical cases.
- Cutting-Edge Facilities: Continuous cardiac monitoring. Ventilators, BIPAP, CRRT, wound vacs, and drains.
- Nursing Responsibilities: Administer and titrate infusions (anti-arrhythmics, insulin, vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics).
- Collaborative Environment: Energetic, self-motivated RNs thrive here!
Here's how we support our nurses:
- Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off on the weekends for a maximum of 8 weekend shifts off in a fiscal year
- Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!).
UPMC’s Nursing Career Ladder:
- Growth Opportunities: From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.
- Tailored Compensation: Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice.
Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process.
Responsibilities:
Builds Relationships:
- Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
- Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.
- Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.
Effective Teaching:
- Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.
- Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.
- Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment.
Holistic Patient Care:
- Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.
- Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.
- Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.
Professional Growth:
- Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.
- Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care
- Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.
Join Our Surgical ICU at UPMC Shadyside!
- Weekend Differential: receive 25% on top of base pay
- Experienced RNs: Full-Time, Weekend Program (24 hours per weekend, can choose between two 12-hour shifts or three 8-hour shifts between the hours of Friday at 3pm and Monday at 7am)
- Unit: Surgical ICU
- About UPMC Shadyside: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education
Surgical ICU:
- Award-Winning Excellence: Two-time AACN Beacon Award winner, recognized for outstanding critical care.
- Patient-Centered Care: Focus on surgical oncology patients. Also care for critically ill medical patients. Expertise in vascular, urological, and general surgical cases.
- Cutting-Edge Facilities: Continuous cardiac monitoring. Ventilators, BIPAP, CRRT, wound vacs, and drains.
- Nursing Responsibilities: Administer and titrate infusions (anti-arrhythmics, insulin, vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics).
- Collaborative Environment: Energetic, self-motivated RNs thrive here!
Here's how we support our nurses:
- Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off on the weekends for a maximum of 8 weekend shifts off in a fiscal year
- Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!).
UPMC’s Nursing Career Ladder:
- Growth Opportunities: From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.
- Tailored Compensation: Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice.
Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process.
Responsibilities:
Builds Relationships:
- Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
- Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.
- Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.
Effective Teaching:
- Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.
- Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.
- Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment.
Holistic Patient Care:
- Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.
- Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.
- Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.
Professional Growth:
- Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.
- Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care
- Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.