Professional Staff Nurse, OR New

Professional Staff Nurse – Operating Room (RN)

Where expertise meets teamwork, and every case matters.

Are you an OR RN who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Join a team where your clinical skills, leadership, and voice truly make a difference. As a Professional Staff Nurse – Operating Room, you’ll help set the standard for exceptional patient care while working alongside a highly skilled surgical team.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Be a key member of the perioperative care team from start to finish
• Practice with autonomy, accountability, and strong interdisciplinary support
• Build meaningful relationships with patients, families, surgeons, and colleagues
• Grow your career with shared governance, professional development, and quality initiatives
• Flexible scheduling options, including rotating, night, and weekend programs with premium pay
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care using independent judgment and collaboration
• Apply Relationship-Based Care to create a compassionate, healing environment
• Develop and implement patient-centered plans of care, addressing clinical, emotional, and safety needs
• Communicate clearly with physicians and care teams to advocate for patients and improve outcomes
• Document care accurately to support continuity, safety, and quality
• Participate in shared governance, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice
• Support education and mentorship of students, new staff, and peers (preceptor opportunities available)
• Perform scrub role responsibilities
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of practice or compact state
• BSN preferred (new graduates welcome — 0–2 years of experience considered)
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic OR environment with changing priorities
• Physical stamina for standing, walking, lifting, and positioning patients
  
  

Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN license (or Temporary Practice Permit)
• BLS/CPR (AHA) within 30 days of hire
• Act 34 clearance
• National certification preferred
• Graduate nurses must complete licensure exam within required timeframe
  
  

Scheduling & Flexibility

UPMC offers a variety of scheduling options, including rotating shifts, nights, and weekend-only programs with premium differentials. (Eligibility may require at least 6 months of RN experience.)

Why UPMC

At UPMC, we’re committed to our patients, our community, and our nurses. You’ll work in an environment that values professionalism, collaboration, safety, and work-life balance — while making a real impact every day.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran