RN Staff Nurse, Weekends - Emergency Department, UPMC

RN Staff Nurse (Weekends) Emergency Department Full time, 24 hours

Shifts:

Weekend night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM Union position: Yes (SEIU)

Posted:

6/5/2026 Are you a Registered Nurse who is seeking a new opportunity? Choose UPMC! Take advantage of an opportunity to provide Life Changing Medicine to our patients, as you work alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medical professionals. You'll have access to a defined career ladder to help you grow and develop your skill set, continued learning and development opportunities, a premier benefits package to support you and your family, and resources to help you balance the most important things in life.

Weekend Program Guidelines:

Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m. Minimum of six months of nursing experience required.

Weekend Program Benefits:

Medical Benefits as per Full Time staff. Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability. Tuition Reimbursement as per Full Time staff. PTO (Paid Time Off) accrued at full-time rate of .0769 per hour worked.

Minimum starting pay rates:

$35.50 (BSN) $34.00 (non-BSN) Unit-based weekend nurses, working in one department, are eligible for a 25% differential! Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

Generous Sign-On Bonus:

$15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience. $10,000 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.

Purpose & Responsibilities:

Patient Care Provide 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 Engage 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 Teach 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 Follow 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.