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RN Staff Nurse
\n Acute Dialysis
\n .9 full-time, day/night shifts + every other weekend/holiday rotation (no on-call)
\n Shifts: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (36 hours/week)
\n Union position: Yes (SEIU)
\n Posted: 9/28/2026
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Are you a Registered Nurse who is seeking a new opportunity, or a new nurse searching for an opportunity to thrive?
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Our Acute Dialysis Unit offers a unique opportunity to care for adult patients requiring dialysis and plasmapheresis in a dynamic acute care environment. As part of our 5-bed Acute Dialysis Unit , you'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams across Intensive Care, Progressive Care, Medical-Surgical, and Operating Room services , gaining valuable experience and expanding your clinical expertise.
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What sets our team apart is our strong culture of collaboration and support. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with both patients and colleagues while making a direct impact on patient outcomes during some of their most critical healthcare journeys.
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Future Graduates & experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply – future GNs can apply up to 1 year in advance of graduation.
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Compensation: We offer competitive starting pay, with rates that reflect your nursing education and professional experience. UPMC Altoona RNs benefit from newly enhanced pay, with starting rates increasing by $4/hour, plus an additional $2 shift differential.*
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Minimum starting pay rates:
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Generous Sign-On Bonus: Sign-on bonus of $15,000 available for eligible candidates (1+ years of RN experience) who commit to a two-year work agreement.
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Tuition Assistance and Loan Repayment: UPMC’s monthly loan repayment program for eligible nursing graduates offers up to $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three years. Learn about the ways UPMC supports graduate nurses here:
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Purpose & Responsibilities:
\nPatient Care
\nProvide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
Plan Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up-to-date care plans. Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.
Coordination and Communication
\nEngage in Team Discussions: Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.
Utilize Systems: Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.
Education and Leadership
\nTeach and Educate: Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students.
Consult and Lead: Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
Safety and Compliance
\nFollow Precautions: Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.
Maintain Competency: Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria.
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Experience Required:
\nAcute care experience is preferred, but not required
Education and Formal Training Required:
\nMust hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania*
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
\n*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
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