RN Staff Nurse - Operating Room (Open Heart Team)

UPMCUPMCAltoona, Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted

8/21/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$34 - $36/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Staff Nurse provides direct patient care, administers medications, and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans. They are also responsible for patient education, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring competency in point-of-care testing.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a current Pennsylvania nursing license and possess BLS and ACLS certifications. Experience in an operating room setting is preferred, and the role requires completion of the department's orientation and probationary period.

Key skills

Patient careOperating room nursingOpen heart surgery supportIV therapyMedication administrationPatient assessmentCare planningBed management systemCPOEHealth educationProfessionalismBLSACLSNIHSS

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About UPMC

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Employees

42,418

Type

Nonprofit

Size

10,001+ employees

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.

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Job categories

Healthcare

Description

RN Staff Nurse Operating Room – Open Heart Team 1.0 full time, 6:30am-3:00pm with call & rotation Union position: SEIU Posted: 2/4/2026 Are you a Registered Nurse who is seeking a new opportunity? Choose UPMC! Take advantage of an opportunity to provide Life Changing Medicine to our patients, as you work alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medical professionals. You'll have access to a defined career ladder to help you grow and develop your skill set, continued learning and development opportunities, a premier benefits package to support you and your family, and resources to help you balance the most important things in life. Minimum starting pay rates: $35.50 (BSN) $34.00 (non-BSN) Shift differential: $2.00 Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. Generous Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses: $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience. Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment. UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program for Graduate Nurses: If eligible, you may receive a $15,000 student loan repayment bonus, which is paid out across 3 years. Responsibilities: Patient Care Provide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy. Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed. Plan Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up-to-date care plans. Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals. Coordination and Communication Engage in Team Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans. Utilize Systems: Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently. Education and Leadership Teach and Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students. Consult and Lead: Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions. Safety and Compliance Follow Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care. Maintain Competency: Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria. Maintains proficiency and competency in point of care testing as defined in the evaluation criteria established by the laboratory. Demonstrates professionalism in providing patient care. Serves as a consultant to other members of the health-care team. RN experience preferred. Education and Formal Training Required: Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania; must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and probationary period. Must complete NIHSS education prior to end of orientation period, if required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Registered Nurse (RN) Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal *Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

  • Patient care
  • Operating room nursing
  • Open heart surgery support
  • IV therapy
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Care planning
  • Bed management system
  • CPOE
  • Health education
  • Professionalism
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS

Benefits

  • Career ladder
  • Continued learning and development
  • Premier benefits package
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Student loan repayment program

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