Join UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh as a Full-Time PACU Registered Nurse, caring for pediatric patients in a fast-paced, collaborative recovery environment

• Recover 50–70 patients daily from the OR, Procedure Center, Cardiac Cath Lab, and Interventional Radiology with a 1–2 patient assignment for focused, high-quality care
• Work side-by-side with anesthesiologists and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate post-anesthesia care
• Enjoy a varied schedule with primarily daylight shifts ((4) 9-hour shifts between 7:30 AM–6:30 PM), plus limited evening, call, and weekend rotations
• Thrive in a strong, team-oriented culture that prioritizes support, collaboration, and patient-centered care
• Take advantage of UPMC’s Inpatient Nursing Career Ladder to grow your skills, advance your career, and be recognized for your expertise
• Ideal for experienced RNs (1+ year) with pediatric, perioperative, ICU, ER, or surgical experience ready to make an impact in a high-acuity pediatric setting

Responsibilities:

• Passionately develops others by mentoring students, new nurses, and new hires; identifies learning opportunities and seeks ongoing feedback for improvement. Promotes continuous learning through education, research sharing, and unit-based initiatives.
• Applies the nursing process within Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment. Develops patient-centered care plans, communicates effectively across the care team, documents thoroughly, and uses critical thinking to address clinical, social, and holistic patient needs. Aligns practice with safety, quality, and patient experience goals.
• Fosters a healthy work environment by building strong team relationships, demonstrating cultural awareness, addressing workplace challenges appropriately, and maintaining work-life balance through prioritization and delegation.
• Identifies and drives clinical and workplace improvements using evidence-based practice; participates in or leads initiatives that enhance patient care and team well-being.
• Serves as a professional role model and unit leader through clinical expertise, mentorship, and participation in peer review and shared governance. Provides constructive feedback, supports positive change, and demonstrates advanced assessment and analytical skills.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies and completes additional duties as assigned.