UPMC Western Maryland's ICU team is excited to welcome caring and dedicated Professional Staff Nurses to our department! We are looking for caring and detail oriented RNs to work with our most fragile patients. Prior critical care experience is definitely a plus! Some perks of joining our team of Life Changers at UPMC are listed below: Generous sign on bonus of up to $15,000 with a two-year commitment for experienced RNs. Student loan assistance, reimbursement, and refinancing options. Earn up to five and a half weeks of PTO in your first year. Robust career ladder to allow opportunities for growth. Below is a little bit about what you'll do:

System-wide Competencies :

Adheres to system-wide behaviors and performs other assigned duties.

Clinical Development :

Engages in clinical development and RN residency programs, seeks learning opportunities, and utilizes feedback to improve practice.

Patient Education :

Identifies and addresses patient and family education needs.

Professional Development :

Pursues continuous learning, professional development, and involvement in nursing organizations.

Nursing Care :

Applies nursing knowledge within Relationship Based Care, communicates effectively, and demonstrates critical thinking.

Care Planning :

Formulates care plans and daily goals, seeks guidance, and builds compassionate relationships with patients and colleagues.

Ethical Practice :

Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance.

Research and Quality Improvement :

Demonstrates basic research knowledge, participates in journal clubs, and identifies improvement opportunities.

Accountability :

Takes responsibility for professional development, makes care improvement recommendations, and participates in change initiatives.

Leadership and Teamwork :

Builds healthy relationships, sets priorities, participates in shared governance, and supports colleagues.

Communication and Safety :

Communicates clearly, demonstrates cultural awareness, and supports workplace safety.