Join Our Team at UPMC Children's North Surgery Center – Full-Time OR RN Opportunity! Are you a skilled Operating Room RN looking to advance your career in a supportive, high-performing environment? UPMC Children's North Surgery Center is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse to join our dynamic surgical team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced surgical techs and CRNAs, providing safe and efficient care as a circulator in the OR. You'll also have the chance to expand your skills by learning to scrub and climb the MNC! ✨ Why You'll Love Working Here: + Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, primarily Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM + No call, evenings, or holidays + Free onsite parking + Career Ladder opportunities for professional growth ️ What We're Looking For: + Must have: Minimum of 2 years of OR experience + Nice to have: RN certification (preferred but not required) If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in pediatric surgical care and grow your career in a collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you! Responsibilities: Clinical Leadership & Expertise + Serves as a role model in professional nursing practice through clinical expertise, teaching, and evidence-based care. + Leads and participates in unit and hospital-wide teams to drive quality improvement and innovation in patient care. + Demonstrates advanced clinical assessment and critical thinking within the framework of Relationship-Based Care. Patient-Centered Care + Applies the nursing process to develop holistic, individualized care plans in partnership with patients. + Communicates effectively with the healthcare team, translating patient conditions and advocating for care improvements. + Ensures comprehensive documentation that enhances caregiver communication and continuity of care. Professional Development & Teaching + Passionately mentors students, graduate nurses, and new hires; identifies learning opportunities to improve practice. + Promotes continuous learning by sharing research, leading journal clubs, and presenting educational content. Quality & Evidence-Based Practice + Identifies and leads initiatives to improve clinical quality and workplace culture. + Integrates evidence-based practice into daily care and supports innovations that enhance patient safety and satisfaction. Healthy Work Environment + Builds strong, respectful relationships with colleagues; addresses workplace challenges such as horizontal violence. + Maintains work-life balance through effective prioritization and delegation. Experience & Education: + Minimum 2 years of RN experience required + BSN preferred; if held, a Master's in a related field may substitute for certification + Certification required unless candidate holds a master’s in nursing or DNP + Annual completion of 1 professional contribution aligned with department/hospital/system goals, approved by Unit Director per UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder Performance & Advancement: + Must achieve and maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted and retain this level Clinical Skills & Responsibilities: + Demonstrate age-specific care knowledge and skills per unit guidelines + Understand principles of growth and development across the lifespan + Assess and interpret patient data to meet individualized care needs + Exhibit exemplary clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities + Ability to lead others in applying the nursing process + Maintain positive, caring relationships with all levels of staff and patients/families + Work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment + Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning Licensure, Certifications & Clearances: + Current RN license in the facility’s state or a multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) + If relocating to the facility’s state, must obtain state licensure within 60 days + CPR certification (AHA standards: didactic + skills demo) within 30 days of hire + Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Act 31, 33, 34, and 73 clearances with renewal as required UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran