RN Staff Nurse - Radiology Support

2 months ago
Pennsylvania$34 - $35.50/hrFull TimeRadiology

Job Description

RN Staff Nurse
Radiology Support
1.0 full-time, dayshifts with on-call rotation for evenings/weekends/holidays
Shifts: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM rotation(40 hours/week)
Union position: Yes (SEIU)
Posted: 12/18/2025
Are you a Registered Nurse who is seeking a new opportunity, or a new nurse searching for an opportunity to thrive? Choose UPMC! Take advantage of the opportunity to provide Life Changing Medicine to our patients, as you work alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medical professionals. You'll have access to continued learning and development opportunities, a premier benefits package to support you and your family, and resources to help you balance the most important things in life.
Minimum starting pay rates:
$35.50 (BSN)
$34.00 (non-BSN)
Shift differential: $2.00
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
Purpose & Responsibilities:
Patient Care
Provide 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
Engage 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
Teach 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
Follow 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.

Experience Required

None Education and Formal Training Required: Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania* Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and probationary period.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

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) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Registered Nurse (RN) Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal *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.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RN Staff Nurse - Radiology Support at UPMC a 1.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Radiology registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Radiology — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Radiology position at UPMC is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Nationally, Radiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $420k, with the typical range spanning $330k to $560k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

UPMC lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $34k to $35k annually.

This is approximately 92% below the national median for Radiology professionals, which is around $420k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $35000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Union Position, Shift Differential. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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Benefits & Perks

Union Position
Shift Differential
1.9

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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