Professional Staff Nurse – 4 East Acute Care Unit

Location: UPMC Williamsport

Schedule: Full-Time | Days with Rotation (7a-7p;7p-7a) Every other weekend and holiday

Join a Team That Feels Like Family

4 East is a dynamic 11-bed acute care medical-surgical unit designed for collaboration, efficiency, and exceptional patient care. With a front-facing nurses’ station and a close-knit team environment, 4 East fosters seamless communication and strong partnerships among staff. The unit’s intimate size allows for personalized care and meaningful professional relationships.

Recent upgrades—including in-room ceiling lifts and advanced transfer support systems—enhance both patient safety and staff workflow. Known for its diverse and medically complex patient population, 4 East offers an outstanding learning environment for nurses at all stages of their careers.

Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced RN, you'll find a supportive culture that encourages continued education, specialty training, and certification—all financially backed by the unit and UPMC.

Why Choose UPMC?

We invest in our nurses—financially, personally, and professionally—from day one.

Incredible Benefits Include:

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for graduate nurses or those with less than one year of experience

NEW Monthly Loan Repayment Program – Up to $20,000 for 2025–2026 nursing graduates

Up to 5.5 weeks of PTO annually + 7 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000/year (includes dependents!)

No-cost RN-BSN/MSN options for UPMC employees

Career ladders that reward experience and education

Graduate Nurses are welcome to apply!

Final job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder placement at the time of offer.

About The Role

As a Professional Staff Nurse on 4 East, you’ll be a vital member of our care delivery team. You’ll provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients and families while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process and Relationship-Based Care model

Develop and implement individualized care plans

Educate patients and families throughout the care journey

Collaborate with peers and leadership to improve care quality and safety

Participate in shared governance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice

Serve as a mentor and preceptor to students and new staff

Maintain a healthy work-life balance and model professional accountability

Ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and growth-focused environment?

Apply today and become part of the UPMC nursing family on 4 East!

Additional Qualifications & Requirements

• Age-Specific Competency Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on the age of patients served. This includes understanding growth and development principles across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret data to meet age-specific needs, as outlined in departmental policies.
• Experience & Education
• 0–2 years of nursing experience required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, physicians, non-physician providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in a complex healthcare environment
• ⚙️ Clinical & Critical Thinking Skills
• Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Critical thinking skills necessary to apply and lead others in the nursing process
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate specialized equipment
• Physical Requirements
• Mobility and manual dexterity
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning
  

Flexible Scheduling Options

UPMC offers a variety of flexible scheduling programs in addition to traditional rotating shifts, including:

• Night Shift Programs
• Weekend-Only Programs with premium pay differentials
  
  

Note: To qualify for these programs, candidates must have at least 6 months of nursing experience and may be required to complete orientation during regular business hours. If interested, please inform your recruiter during the interview process.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and interact effectively with patients across the lifespan, as defined by the assigned unit.
• Understands principles of growth and development and can assess and interpret data to meet each patient’s age-specific needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Builds and maintains positive, compassionate relationships with patients, families, physicians, non-physician providers, leadership, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and operate specialized medical equipment.
• Exhibits strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills essential to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Possesses the critical thinking skills necessary to apply and guide others in the nursing process.
• Demonstrates physical capabilities including mobility, visual and manual dexterity, and the stamina required for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
• Minimum six months experience. Graduate Nurses will be considered.
• BSN preferred.
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran