Registered Nurse - Cardiac ICU (UPMC Presbyterian 3F) Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about delivering the best care possible and want to make a difference in the lives of your patients? Join us at UPMC Presbyterian as we provide life-changing medicine to our community. UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet-designated hospital , is currently hiring a full-time Registered Nurse to support our Cardiac ICU! UPMC Presbyterian is our Level 1 Trauma Center located in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood. It is a recognized leader in organ transplantation, cardiology, trauma, stroke, and many other medical and surgical specialties. UPMC Presbyterian is a renowned teaching hospital and center of ongoing cutting-edge research and education. As a nurse at UPMC Presbyterian, you will set the standards for quality of nursing care, exemplify a commitment to the community, and lead the way in life-changing medicine. The Kamin Tower at UPMC Presbyterian (opening in January 2027) is shaping the future of hospital care — and the dedicated teams that support the environment are essential to that mission. A state-of-the-art building designed with safety, efficiency, and comfort of employees, patients, and visitors in mind, the tower offers a modern workplace where every employee can do their best work, every day. Standing at 17 stories and one million square feet, the tower includes thoughtfully designed rooftop gardens, flexible outdoor spaces, and 636 all private patient rooms with the latest in patient care technology — and it takes a skilled clinical team to deliver exceptional patient care in this advanced environment. Whether you're providing hands-on care, leveraging innovative technology to support clinical decision-making, or collaborating across disciplines, you will play a vital role in the healing experience of every patient and family who walks through the doors. This is more than a place to work; it's an opportunity to shape the future of health care while making a lasting impact on the Pittsburgh community About the

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The UPMC Presbyterian Cardiac ICU is a 10-bed critical care facility primarily caring for adult patients with acute cardiac diseases and conditions. We take a multidisciplinary approach to care, with patient treatment frequently encompassing other specialties including pulmonary, oncology, renal, gastrointestinal, and vascular surgical to name a few. Our patients commonly suffer from conditions including myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, severe heart failure, and life-threatening arrhythmia. The CICU service team includes residents on internal medicine rotations, cardiology fellows, and an attending physician. Cross-training with the Cardiac Cath Lab to begin after one year of experience within the CICU. Why Work at UPMC? 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: Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 (

•Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience) Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, 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

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options!) At UPMC, we're passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey. We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $34.25. We also offer a pay differential to candidates that complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and become a BSN-prepared nurse.

Responsibilities:

Actively engages in clinical development and/or RN residency program for new hires. Requests opportunities to learn safe, accountable, and autonomous practice from more experienced nurses. Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors, and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice. Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development. Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, spiritual issues within the episode of care. Learns to incorporate national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice. Creates a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within the workplace and seeks assistance. Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice, and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence-based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, and participating in unit-based journal clubs. Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impact patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes. Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Shows the ability to set priorities and demonstrates an understanding of shared governance and begins participating at the unit level. Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.