Sr. Professional Staff Nurse (Full-Time) - Emergency Department (UPMC Passavant - Cranberry)

Join Our Team at UPMC Passavant – Cranberry Emergency Department

UPMC Passavant, an ANCC Magnet-recognized hospital, is hiring a full-time Senior Professional Staff Nurse to support our Emergency Department in Cranberry. We’re looking for compassionate, dedicated nurses to help deliver Life Changing Medicine to our community.

Why UPMC?

• Competitive pay – including the highest BSN differential in the Pittsburgh area
• Outstanding benefits – tuition reimbursement, loan repayment, paid time off, and more
• Cutting-edge care – work alongside top clinicians using the latest technology
• Career growth – access to career ladders, leadership opportunities, and continuing education

Nurse Support Highlights

• Loan Repayment Program– up to**$20,000** over three years for eligible new grads
• Generous PTO– up to5.5 weeks annually, plus7 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement– up to**$6,000/year** for employees and dependents
• RN-BSN/MSN Options – including no-cost programs for UPMC employees
• Career Ladder – recognize and reward your experience and education

About the Role

As a Senior Professional Staff Nurse, you’ll be a key member of our care team, setting the standard for high-quality nursing care. You’ll lead patient care activities, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and support a healing environment through compassionate, evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities include:

• Applying the nursing process through Relationship-Based Care
• Creating personalized care plans with patients and families
• Communicating effectively with care teams
• Identifying and addressing clinical and psychosocial needs
• Leading or participating in quality improvement initiatives
• Mentoring new nurses and students
• Engaging in shared governance and professional development
• Promoting a healthy, inclusive workplace culture

Schedule

This position requires rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, to ensure 24/7 coverage in the Emergency Department.

Education & Experience:

• BSN preferred; Master’s in Nursing or related field may substitute for certification requirement.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Must receive and maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating on annual Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluations.
• Completion of 2 professional contributions annually (or 1 contribution with certification), aligned with department, hospital, or system goals and approved by Unit Director per UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Effective communication and relationship-building with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, complex environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness and contributes to a healthy workplace.

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances Required:

• Current RN license in Pennsylvania or a compact state.
• CPR (BLS) certification per AHA standards (didactic + skills demo) within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS,PALS, and NIMS certifications within 6 months of hire.

Preferred:

• UPMC-approved nursing certification (not required if Master’s or DNP is held).

Additional Certifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) – Introduction & Incident Command
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Clearances:

• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran