Purpose:

Are you looking for a travel nursing position with guaranteed hours, competitive pay, and travel incentives, all while having the comfort, security, and reputation of working at a top-ranked health system. Join the 90,000 employees at UPMC across Pennsylvania, New York, and Western Maryland because we’re all here for the same reason — to make Life Changing Medicine happen. UPMC Travel Staffing is seeking neonatal nurses, with at least two years of experience, interested in joining our team.”   You’ll be working rotating shifts in this role. As a UPMC Travel Staffing nurse, you will experience travel and flexibility, with the potential to rotate to a new hospital and unit every 6 weeks. You will be supported by nursing leaders across the business units and have development and career opportunities by working in new service lines, with different state-of-the-art equipment across diverse patient populations and geographical locations. UPMC Travel Staffing nurses will build bridges and a broad professional network while working hand in hand with nationally recognized physicians and advanced practice providers.

 

Why Join UPMC?

We don’t just take care of patients — we take care of our team, too. And we have the data to prove it.

 In addition to the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader, you’ll have access to:

AN AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: UPMC is ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers by Diversity MBA.  A premier benefits package designed to support your total well-being — physically, financially, and emotionally (Greater insurance coverage and less expensive premiums than most travel nursing agencies). Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance Premium compensation. PLUS a travel allowance of $3,860 per assignment for hotel and meals if assignment is greater than 60 miles from home. Additionally, drive time paid for some assignments. $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. In exchange for a two-year work commitment. Flexible work schedules that fit into your lifestyle needs Ability to expand your professional network, working hand-in-hand with nationally recognized physicians and advanced practice providers while you gain experience in multiple hospitals throughout the UPMC system Opportunity to gain highly desirable skills and exposure to specialties, state-of-the-art equipment, and innovative electronic health records that build an impressive resume and career

Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Safety

Deliver high-quality care and respond to emergent situations appropriately

Monitor and report changes in patient condition or behavior

Provide psychosocial support and patient/family education

Comply with medication safety and infection control policies

Document care accurately and timely

Collaboration & Communication

Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

Communicate patient needs and conditions effectively

Establish professional, assertive communication strategies

Strengthen relationships across departments

Leadership & Professionalism

Serve as charge nurse when needed

Lead nursing practices and uphold care standards

Act as a resource for staff and other disciplines

Maintain critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Function independently with minimal orientation

Growth & Accountability

Receive and act on feedback constructively

Seek help and review policies when facing new challenges

Take initiative to improve skills and performance

Communicate needs to management

Operational Support

Participate in unit tasks (e.g., call lights, meal trays, transport)

Coordinate interdepartmental activities to expedite care

Report equipment issues promptly

Be flexible with scheduling and perform duties efficiently