Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN

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 parkingPreOp start time: 5:45 AMPACU start times: stagger from 7:00AM to 9:00AMPACU 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 educationProvide skilled monitoring and recovery care in PACUApply the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care modelDemonstrate strong clinical judgment in assessing clinical, safety, psychological, and discharge needsEnsure thorough documentation that promotes seamless communication Lead & Collaborate Serve as a highly engaged partner on the interdisciplinary surgical teamCommunicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and colleaguesWill 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 initiativesIncorporate evidence-based practice into clinical decision-makingTake accountability for ongoing professional developmentBSN preferred0–2 years of RN experience (Surgical, PreOp, PACU, or acute care experience preferred)Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skillsAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced procedural settingExcellent communication and collaboration skillsAbility 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 hireRequired clearances: Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 FBIACLS, 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.