Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II, BSN - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Evenings

This Psychiatry 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, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical assessment, Critical thinking, Patient care, Relationship-based care, Behavioral health, Nursing process, Evidence-based practice, Patient documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The nurse will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within an inpatient behavioral health unit while driving practice improvements. They are responsible for precepting new staff, leading clinical teams, and maintaining a healing environment through evidence-based practice.

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000, Monthly Loan Repayment Program up to $20,000, Up to 5.5 weeks PTO, Seven paid holidays, Career ladders, Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year, No-cost RN-BSN/MSN options. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.