Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center - 3.4 Bethel Park, PA Job Details Full-time $41.20 - $52.18 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Free parking Qualifications RN License Full Job Description Professional Staff Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU Surgery Center | Monday-Friday | No Weekends | No Holidays | No Call Looking for work-life balance. Join our Surgery Center team as a Professional Staff Nurse - PreOp/PACU , where you'll deliver high-quality, relationship-based care in a collaborative, fast-paced surgical environment with a significant orthopedic population. About the Role As a Professional Staff Nurse in our Surgery Center, you will provide expert nursing care to patients throughout their surgical journey — from pre-operative preparation to post-anesthesia recovery with a small pediatric population starting at age 8. You'll practice with autonomy, accountability, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration while creating a safe, compassionate, and efficient patient experience. Schedule Details The facility operations from 7:00AM- 4:00PM ; coverage extends until the last patient leaves (2 nurses, rotating). Free onsite parking PreOp start time: 5:45 AM PACU start times: stagger from 7:00AM to 9:00AM PACU nurses remain if needed to recover patients on a rotating basis after 4:00PM if needed. What You'll Do Deliver Exceptional Surgical Care Prepare patients for surgery, ensuring safety, readiness, and education Provide skilled monitoring and recovery care in PACU Apply the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care model Demonstrate strong clinical judgment in assessing clinical, safety, psychological, and discharge needs Ensure thorough documentation that promotes seamless communication Lead & Collaborate Serve as a highly engaged partner on the interdisciplinary surgical team Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and colleagues Will work in a team-centered environment alongside fellow nursing staff to deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care. Drive Quality & Professional Growth Participate in quality improvement initiatives Incorporate evidence-based practice into clinical decision-making Take accountability for ongoing professional development BSN preferred 0-2 years of RN experience (Surgical, PreOp, PACU, or acute care experience preferred) Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced procedural setting Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan Licensure & Certifications Current RN license (state of practice or multistate compact license) BLS/CPR (AHA-compliant) within 30 days of hire Required clearances: Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 FBI ACLS, BLS, PALS, Can be completed within 6 months. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.