Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a position that’s offers flexibility? Maybe you are looking to expand or supplement your current skill set? UPMC Somerset Emergency Department could be your answer! As a Casual RN, you can expect to work 12-hour shifts and be scheduled on an as-needed basis to support the 24/7 operations of the units. _*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education._ **Responsibilities:** + Foster productive relationships internally and externally through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues. + Utilize Relationship Based Care in nursing practice to foster a healing environment. + Develop daily patient goals and care plans collaboratively, considering holistic patient needs. + Apply critical thinking to address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues in patient care. + Communicate effectively and advocate for patients within the care team. + Ensure comprehensive patient documentation to facilitate caregiver communication. + Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and new staff effectively. + Support professional development of students, new staff, and colleagues, potentially serving as a preceptor. + Foster an environment of open dialogue and continuous improvement by seeking and implementing feedback. + Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives specific to the department or unit. + Use research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care and quality improvement efforts.Engage in unit-based shared governance and contribute to goal setting and care team partnerships. + Minimum 1 year experience. + BSN preferred. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + UPMC approved national certification preferred. + NIHSS upon hire + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (or within 6 months of hire) + Basic Arrhythmia Course (upon hire or within 1 year) + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire + Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (or within 6 months of hire) + Registered Nurse (RN) Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state. + Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**