Professional Staff Nurse, OR

Professional Staff Nurse – Operating Room (OR)

Flexible Full-Time | UPMC

Are you ready to bring your clinical expertise to the Operating Room and make a meaningful impact every day?

At UPMC, our Professional Staff Nurses set the standard for excellence in surgical care. As a valued member of our OR team, you’ll combine clinical skill, critical thinking, and compassionate care to deliver outstanding outcomes for patients and families.

Why Join Our OR Team?

• Practice at the top of your license in a collaborative, high-performing surgical environment

• Partner closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary team members

• Participate in shared governance and quality improvement initiatives

• Access flexible scheduling options, including premium night and weekend programs

• Grow professionally through mentorship, precepting, and ongoing development

What You’ll Do

As a Professional Staff Nurse in the OR, you will:

• Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care using the nursing process and Relationship-Based Care model

• Develop and implement individualized care plans with patients and families as active partners

• Serve as a clinical leader and collaborative team member in the surgical setting

• Communicate patient conditions clearly and effectively across the care team

• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives

• Support patient and family education throughout the surgical experience and transition of care

• Serve as a preceptor or mentor to students and new staff (as applicable)

• Perform the scrub role (required for RNs hired on or after July 1, 2023)

• Maintain professional accountability, cultural awareness, and a safe work environment

What We’re Looking For

• RN with 0–2 years of experience (BSN preferred)

• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex surgical environment

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Physical stamina for standing, walking, lifting, and positioning patients

We value nurses who are adaptable, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement and patient-centered care.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN license (state-specific or multistate Nursing Licensure Compact)

• BLS/CPR (AHA-compliant) within 30 days of hire

• RN or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

• Act 34 Clearance

• National certification preferred

Graduate Nurses must obtain licensure within required timelines per UPMC policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UPMC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

If you’re passionate about surgical nursing and ready to grow your career in a collaborative Operating Room environment, we’d love to connect with you.