Provide direct nursing care for patients with complex cardiopulmonary needs, including heart failure and myocardial infarction. Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans and provide health education to patients and families.
Requirements summary
Must hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Pennsylvania and possess CPR certification. ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications are required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Are you a Registered Nurse ready for your next challenge—or a new nurse eager to thrive in a supportive environment?
At UPMC Altoona, you’ll have the chance to deliver Life Changing Medicine alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medical professionals.
Joining our T12 Cardiology Unit means stepping into a fast-paced, progressive environment where you’ll care for patients with complex cardiopulmonary and medical needs.
From heart failure and myocardial infarction to advanced respiratory support and post-cardiac procedures, you’ll gain invaluable experience with telemetry monitoring, complex IV drips, and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
We’re committed to your growth and well-being: A defined career ladder to advance your skills Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities A premier benefits package for you and your family Resources to help you balance work and life With flexible schedules—including full-time, part-time, and weekends-only options—you can find the role that fits your lifestyle Future Graduates & experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply – future GNs can apply up to 1 year in advance of graduation.
Compensation
We offer competitive starting pay, with rates that reflect your nursing education and professional experience. UPMC Altoona RNs benefit from newly enhanced pay, with starting rates increasing by $4/hour, plus an additional $2 shift differential.
Minimum starting pay rates: $35.50 (BSN) $34.00 (non-BSN) Your title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
Generous
Sign-On
Bonus: Sign-on bonuses up to $20,000 are available for eligible candidates who commit to a two-year work agreement
Tuition
Assistance and
Loan
Repayment: UPMC’s monthly loan repayment program for eligible nursing graduates offers up to $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three years.
Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
Benefits
Tuition assistance
Professional development opportunities
Career ladder
Premier benefits package
Work-life balance resources
Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
Loan repayment program up to $15,000
Assess and
Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
Plan
Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up-to-date care plans. Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.
Coordination and
Communication
Engage in
Team
Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.
Utilize
Systems: Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.
Education and
Leadership
Teach and
Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students.
Consult and
Lead: Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
Safety and
Compliance
Follow
Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.
Maintain
Competency: Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria.
Experience Required
None
Education and
Formal
Training
Required: Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania
Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and probationary period.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) Registered Nurse (RN) Act 34 *Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
