RN Staff Nurse (Evenings) - T14 Surgical Trauma / Oncology

UPMC Altoona is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Trauma / Medical Oncology & Palliative Care team! This position will work evening shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays.

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you -financially, personally, and professionally - starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Here's how we support our nurses :

• Newly competitive wages :
• $31.50 (BSN)
• $30.00 (non-BSN)
• Shift differential : $2.00
• Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $10,000
• $10,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.
• $7,500 sign-on bonus available for nurses with less than 1 year 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 : If you are eligible for the $15,000 sign-on bonus, then you may be eligible to receive an additional $15,000 student loan repayment bonus, which is paid out across 3 years
• An incomparable benefit package (found to be 20% higher in value than other healthcare employers in our market!)
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated Professional Development Program, allowing 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!)

As a member of this team, you will provide direct and indirect care to patients utilizing the nursing process. You will also provide leadership for the nursing team and contribute to the education of a variety of members of the staff and students.

About Tower 14 - Surgical Trauma / Medical Oncology & Palliative Care

Tower 14 front : Surgical / Trauma is a fast paced, 23-bed unit specializing in the care of post-surgical adults and low acuity trauma patients. Our unit specializes in caring for patients who have undergone a wide range of abdominal surgeries, as well as general medical cases such as sepsis, renal insufficiency, respiratory conditions, pancreatitis, and a variety acute and chronic illnesses. Tower 14 is also able to provide medical telemetry monitoring for those patients who require this type of care.

Tower 14 back : Medical Oncology & Palliative Care is an 18-bed medical telemetry unit that provides specialized care to both oncology and palliative care patients. There are 5 palliative care suites to accommodate our patients with palliative care needs. Nurses are trained and certified to administer chemotherapy and provide care to patients who may require telemetry monitoring, require neutropenic precautions, and numerous other conditions. Each plan of care for our patients is tailored to meet each of their unique care needs.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran