Purpose Are you seeking a travel nursing position that offers guaranteed hours, competitive pay, and travel incentives—while enjoying the comfort, security, and reputation of working within a top-ranked health system? Join the 90,000 employees at UPMC across Pennsylvania, New York, and Western Maryland, where we’re united by one mission: to make Life Changing Medicine happen.

UPMC Travel Staffing is seeking Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum (LDRP) nurses, with at least two years of experience, interested in joining our team. As a UPMC Travel Staffing nurse, you’ll enjoy flexibility and the opportunity to rotate to a new hospital and unit every six weeks. You’ll be supported by nurse leaders across our business units and gain career development through exposure to new service lines, advanced equipment, and diverse patient populations across multiple geographic locations.

This role offers the chance to build bridges and expand your professional network while working alongside nationally recognized physicians and advanced practice providers.

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer: Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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 (with an additional $2/hour off shift differential; an additional $1.50/hour charge RN differential) 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 & Clinical Practice

Manage complex assignments and approach challenges proactively

Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality patient care

Apply the nursing process in patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, teaching, and discharge planning

Provide and evaluate patient and family education

Deliver basic psychosocial support and counseling

Record and report changes in patient condition or behavior

Respond to emergencies and initiate appropriate actions

Seek timely intervention from nursing, physicians, or other healthcare team members

Adhere to medication use policies and safety protocols, including standard precautions

Document care accurately in the medical record per established procedures

Leadership & Professional Development

Serve as charge nurse when staffing requires experienced leadership

Lead others in applying nursing practices and maintaining standards of care

Function independently with minimal orientation unless otherwise specified

Maintain critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills in patient care

Accept feedback constructively and follow direction

Take initiative to improve knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback or self-assessment

Communicate needs to the appropriate manager

Seek assistance and review policies before performing new or complex tasks

Communication & Collaboration

Use assertive and professional communication strategies

Foster professional relationships and effective communication in the clinical setting

Strengthen interdisciplinary relationships within the healthcare team

Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines

Coordinate interdepartmental efforts to expedite patient care

Operational Support

Participate in unit-wide activities such as responding to call lights, answering phones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients

Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate departments (e.g., Maintenance, Biomedical Engineering)

Perform duties in a timely and productive manner

Adapt to scheduling needs based on unit requirements

Strictly follow all policies related to patient care and hospital information