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Join the Action in the OR at ST Health Shadyside!
Professional Staff Nurse – Operating Room (Full-Time)
Ready to elevate your nursing career and step into one of the most dynamic environments in healthcare? ST Health Shadyside is searching for a dedicated Professional Staff Nurse to join our high-performing, team-focused Operating Room!
Why You’ll Love Working in Our OR
Structured Orientation for Success
- Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Supportive preceptors and hands-on exposure to OR nursing
Flexible, Balanced Scheduling
- After orientation: most shifts fall between 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Rotating evening and night shifts based on departmental needs
- Self-scheduling model to help support work-life balance
- Limited weekend schedule
A Team You Can Count On
- Collaborative, tight-knit environment
- Strong culture of support and respect
About the ST Health Shadyside OR
- 24 state-of-the-art OR suites
- Specialties include: Neuro, ENT, Ortho, Vascular, Urology, Plastics, Thoracic, Robotics & more
- Strong oncology patient focus
- 40+ surgical cases daily — fast-paced, diverse, and never routine!
What You’ll Do
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care using our Relationship-Based Care Model
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and fellow nurses
- Apply advanced critical thinking and assessment skills in a surgical environment
- Participate in patient goal-setting and care planning
- Communicate and document care effectively
- Build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and teammates
- Perform scrub role duties
- Receive placement on our nursing career ladder based on your experience and education
- 2+ years of nursing experience STRONGLY preferred.
- Operating room experience is preferred but not required.
- Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
- Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
Licensure/Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- ST Health approved national certification preferred.
- Fit Testing Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
ST Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay range
$37.00–$48.21 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
Your recruiter
Jamie Park
Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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Professional Staff Nurse, OR — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Professional Staff Nurse, OR at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Professional Staff Nurse, OR
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Shadyside
- Pay: $37.00–$48.21 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-03T16:00:16.16Z
## Description
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…Shift and schedule
Shift
Rotating
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

I started at the bedside. Pepper grew me into leadership — a residency year, tuition support, and a manager who asked "what's next for you?" every single year.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I self-schedule?
Most inpatient units use self-scheduling in 4-week blocks, with weekend and holiday rotations shared equitably across the team.
About this roleDo you pay for certifications?
Specialty certification exams, renewals and review courses are covered — and certified nurses earn a differential.
About this roleIs there a nurse residency program?
Yes — a 12-month, accredited residency for new-grad RNs with dedicated preceptors, simulation labs and a cohort that starts together.
About this roleWhat support exists at the bedside?
Clinical resource nurses on every shift, a no-lift equipment program, and unit councils where staff nurses drive practice changes.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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