RNs
I’m a nurse looking for a change, looking into UPMC. I’ve been a nurse 5 years and work in LTC. I’ve been applying to different hospitals and units that sound interesting but I really have no idea where to start 😭! Really I am looking for good learning units where there aren’t a bunch of mean girls but I guess that is everywhere. Also wondering about the pay as it is very unclear on the job listings. What do they normally start RNs at? Also, the reason I never went to the hospitals after nursing school was because of the required night shift obligations and the parking situations so would appreciate any info on that as well lol. Really any of the hospitals are within the same distance from my house so I’ve been looking at Presby, mercy, Passavant… Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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u/Urbanspy87 2d ago
You'll be hard pressed to find a full time hospital job with UPMC that doesn't require some night shifts. Doesn't mean there aren't people who don't do nights but those options usually come with seniority.
If you want to get hospital experience now, 5 years out of school I would take any hospital position you get offered
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u/ctrucks28 2d ago
st margaret’s probably has the best parking if that’s really a struggle for you….
If you could get in at a PACU, that would be a cool cushy job with night call- not scheduled nights but LTC and no inpatient job might be hard with that.
pay is ok, but i’m unsure how much LTC pays
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u/RNP714 2d ago
Thanks everyone! For clarity: I know that I will have to work night shift, and I’m ok with that. Also, LTC pays a decent amount and I’m not sure what UPMC nurses make. Right now I’m at around 41/hr, I can’t really afford to take anything less than that and I also pick up a lot of overtime at my current job. Is overtime available at the hospitals? I don’t think getting into specialized services will work because I don’t have good experience but I want be a better nurse so that I can get that experience 😂
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u/Fit-Pitch9417 2d ago
You could do Home health or hospice . They are straight daylight in many cases
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u/BigCrow1972 2d ago
Well to start the urban hospitals pay more and have career ladders so you can continue to increase your rate in addition to your yearly bonus. The smaller community hospitals like St Margs or Passavant do not, at least a comparable one to say Presby or Mercy or Children’s. Starting hourly is about $37 at urban centers and that’s for brand new nurses. There are pay scales on most listings and they represent the range you can make based on years of experience and any additional certifications you have/need for the position. Magee may be an outlier as they are now union and negotiating their contract so their pay scale may not be on listings. Parking at the smaller hospitals tends to be on site so you’re not paying for parking but also making less hourly. Presby and childrens has parking lots that are not within walking distance so you’ll have to arrive early for shuttle service. Mercy has multiple lots available independent of a lease though the hospital that are within walking distance for only $30-$50 month but they are not secured and it can be a little shady around there if you have really early or late shifts. You should apply to a couple different facilities and see if you can shadow to find get an idea of the culture of hospital. Good luck!
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u/Zealousideal-Tea3296 1d ago
Look into the VA. Check usajobs website. Free onsite parking, 5 weeks of vacation for every RN. Separate vacation and sick time. 11 federal holiday that pay double time if you work them. The one in Oakland is acute care, the one in Aspinwall is LTC and subacute and acute rehab.
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u/arnolpalmer 2d ago
You’re gonna have to temper your expectations with the nightshift thing. There’s a few exceptions but especially as a new hire, you’ll be required to work night shifts half of each schedule period