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Professional Staff Nurse, OR

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Rotating

PostedMarch 3, 2026

Pay$37.00–$48.21 / hr

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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

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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.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • 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

Maya S., Director of Nursing

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.

Maya S.Director of Nursing — started as a new-grad RN

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. 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

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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