Casual Registered Nurse - Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (UPMC Presbyterian/7F

Casual Registered Nurse - Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (UPMC Presbyterian/7F

UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet designated hospital, is currently hiring a Casual Registered Nurse to support the 7F Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering life-changing care to patients with complex neurological and diagnostic needs.

Position Overview

A 10-bed unit, primarily caring for patients admitted for diagnostic confirmation of seizure disorders.

• Patient Monitoring: Patients are admitted for continuous monitoring, equipped with video and EEG (electroencephalogram equipment to capture brain activity and any seizures that occur. Nurses also manage patients post-placement of subdural grids and SEEGs.
• Seizure Observation: The primary goal is to induce seizures in a controlled environment, allowing doctors to observe the seizures as they happen, which helps in diagnosing the type and focus of the epilepsy.
• Multidisciplinary Team: The EMU typically includes neurologists, epileptologists, neuropsychologists, nurses, neurodiagnostic technicians, and other healthcare professionals who collaborate on patient care. Based on the monitoring results, personalized treatment plans are implemented, which may include medication adjustments, lifestyle changes, or surgical options.

Schedule & Casual Requirements

RNs work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, to support 24/7 patient care. Candidates will be placed into one of the following casual titles based on experience and availability:

• Professional Staff Nurse - Limited Casual: 30 shifts per calendar year

• Professional Staff Nurse - Casual: Minimum of 36 hours in three pay periods, one holiday per year, and 24 off-shift/weekend/standby hours per quarter

Title and pay are determined by education, experience, and hours commitment with a starting rate of $37.30 per hour.

Why UPMC?

UPMC invests in nurses from day one with competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a robust nursing career ladder offering opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, relationship-based nursing care
• Educate patients, families, and support staff
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement, shared governance, and professional development
• Utilize evidence-based practice to enhance patient safety, satisfaction, and care quality

Join UPMC Presbyterian and be part of a team committed to excellence, growth, and making a meaningful impact in patient care.

• Minimum 1 year experience. BSN preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of age-specific care, growth and development, and ability to assess and meet patient needs per department policies

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; ability to apply and lead the nursing process

• Effective communicator able to build positive working relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, complex environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment

• Physical ability to meet job demands, including standing, walking, lifting, and positioning patients

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state

• BLS/CPR required within 30 days (AHA-compliant; ACLS within one year of hire

• UPMC-approved national certification preferred

• Act 34 clearance required

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran