Join UPMC Shadyside’s Orthopedic Team!

Experienced & Graduate Rns: Full-time positions available Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 for new graduate nurses and $20,000 for experienced nurses About UPMC Shadyside: A 3x Magnet-designated teaching hospital and center of ongoing, cutting-edge research and education

Apply now for a fulfilling nursing career!

3 West Orthopedic Unit – Where Healing Meets Innovation:

Specialized Services: From total joint replacement to spine surgery, we cover a wide range of medical management, Dynamic Care: Nurses experience wound care, surgical recovery, and patient education. Collaborative Team: Critical role in patient discharge planning and care coordination. Professional Growth: Engage in research, councils, and continued learning. Cutting-Edge: Explore projects like oral PCA administration. Teamwork: Our Registered Nurses work rotation shifts including weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor. 

Here’s how we support our nurses:

Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year. Monthly Loan Repayment Program: $20,000 over 3 years for eligible recent 2024 & 2025 graduates. Dedicated career ladders allow 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 pay rate will be based upon individual qualifications and candidate choice. Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process. Starting Pay: Non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse begins at $34.25/hour.

Responsibilities:

Build 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.