Casual Registered Nurse - Acute Care (10S)

Join the Acute Care Team on 10S!

Experienced RNs : Casual and / or Limited Casual position available for nurses with 1+ years of experience

Flexible Shifts : A minimum of 30 shifts are required to be worked each year, or 36 hours are required to be worked within 6 weeks

About UPMC Presbyterian Medicine :

At UPMC Montefiore Hospital, our Medicine Units represent the heart of high-acuity care, delivering intense, life-saving treatment to a diverse group of patients facing complex conditions. Each day offers both a challenge and a deep sense of reward, as you provide ICU-level treatment to patients in need. With a supportive, high-performing team at your side, you'll thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment—where your contributions directly impact both patient care and your own development as a nurse.

About the Unit :

10 South at UPMC Montefiore is a 30-bed acuity-adaptable medical unit caring for stepdown and telemetry patients. We see a general medical patient population as well as overflow patients from orthopedics, ENT, hepatology, urology, and abdominal transplant. This is a team-driven unit, and we see a diverse population of patients at various levels of acuity, making 10 South a great fit for graduate nurses and nurses seeking to gain inpatient experience and / or expand their clinical knowledge.

Why Work at UPMC?

At UPMC, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re your partner in success, from day one and every day after. Whether you're just launching your nursing journey or bringing years of experience to the table, UPMC is here to invest in you—financially, personally, and professionally.

Your Role and Responsibilities :

Build Meaningful Relationships Foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues.

Teach & Empower Educate patients, families, and peers with clarity and compassion, supporting informed decision-making and learning.

Holistic Patient Care Provide personalized, relationship-based care through effective communication and clinical excellence.

Ongoing Professional Growth Engage in quality improvement initiatives and advance your practice through evidence-based care and continuous learning.

Minimum of 1 year of experience required. BSN-preferred.

Graduate Nurses that are eligible for the State Board Licensure and Staff Nurses with nursing experience will be considered for this position. Please note that the below salary may vary pending years of experience and education of the selected candidate.

The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and / or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his / her assigned unit as specified below.

They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients’ requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients / families.

Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple / changing priorities and specialized equipment.

Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.

Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.

Mobility and visual manual dexterity.

Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

UPMC approved national certification preferred.

Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Act 34 Criminal Clearance