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RN Staff Nurse
\n T8 Neurology ICU
\n .9 full-time, day/night shifts + 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period + holiday rotation
\n Shifts: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (36 hours/week)
\n Union position: Yes (SEIU)
\n Posted: 10/2/2026
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Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurse or a future graduate eager to begin your journey, UPMC offers the opportunity to make a real difference every day. Join a collaborative team of exceptional healthcare professionals, grow through a defined career ladder, and enjoy ongoing learning opportunities, competitive benefits, and resources that support work-life balance.
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Future Graduate Nurses may apply up to one year before graduation. Prior nursing experience is welcome but not required. We're looking for compassionate, team-oriented individuals with strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
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Compensation: We offer competitive starting pay, with rates that reflect your nursing education and professional experience. UPMC Altoona RNs benefit from newly enhanced pay, with starting rates increasing by $4/hour, plus an additional $2 shift differential. *
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Minimum starting pay rates:
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Generous sign-on bonuses available for both experienced Registered Nurses and future Graduate Nurses!
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Tuition Assistance and Loan Repayment: UPMC’s monthly loan repayment program for eligible nursing graduates offers up to $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three years. Learn about the ways UPMC supports graduate nurses here:
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Purpose & Responsibilities:
\nPatient Care
\nProvide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
Plan Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up-to-date care plans. Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.
Coordination and Communication
\nEngage in Team Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.
Utilize Systems: Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.
Education and Leadership
\nTeach and Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students.
Consult and Lead: Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
Safety and Compliance
\nFollow Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.
Maintain Competency: Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria.
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Experience Required:
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Education and Formal Training Required:
\nMust hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania*
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
\n*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
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