Professional Staff Nurse, OR

Join the Action in the OR at UPMC Shadyside! Professional Staff Nurse - Operating Room (Full-Time)

Ready to elevate your nursing career and step into one of the most dynamic environments in healthcare? UPMC Shadyside is searching for a dedicated Professional Staff Nurse to join our high-performing, team-focused Operating Room!

Why You'll Love Working in Our OR

Structured Orientation for Success

Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Supportive preceptors and hands-on exposure to OR nursing

Flexible, Balanced Scheduling

After orientation: most shifts fall between 6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Rotating evening and night shifts based on departmental needs Self-scheduling model to help support work-life balance Limited weekend schedule

A Team You Can Count On

Collaborative, tight-knit environment Strong culture of support and respect

About the UPMC Shadyside OR

24 state-of-the-art OR suites Specialties include: • Neuro • ENT • Ortho • Vascular • Urology • Plastics • Thoracic • Robotics & more Strong oncology patient focus 40+ surgical cases daily - fast-paced, diverse, and never routine!

What You'll Do

Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care using our Relationship-Based Care Model Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and fellow nurses Apply advanced critical thinking and assessment skills in a surgical environment Participate in patient goal-setting and care planning Communicate and document care effectively Build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and teammates Perform scrub role duties Receive placement on our nursing career ladder based on your experience and education

Requirements

2+ years of nursing experience STRONGLY preferred. Operating room experience is preferred but not required. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Licensure/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN) UPMC approved national certification preferred. Fit Testing Required Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.