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Professional Staff Nurse, OR

  • PittsburghPA
  • Part-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedFebruary 19, 2026

Pay$37.00–$48.21 / hr

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About this role

Professional Staff Nurse – Operating Room (OR)

Part time | ST Health

Are you ready to bring your clinical expertise to the Operating Room and make a meaningful impact every day?

At ST Health, our Professional Staff Nurses set the standard for excellence in surgical care. As a valued member of our OR team, you’ll combine clinical skill, critical thinking, and compassionate care to deliver outstanding outcomes for patients and families.


Why Join Our OR Team?

  • Practice at the top of your license in a collaborative, high-performing surgical environment

  • Partner closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary team members

  • Participate in shared governance and quality improvement initiatives

  • Access flexible scheduling options, including premium night and weekend programs

  • Grow professionally through mentorship, precepting, and ongoing development


What You’ll Do

As a Professional Staff Nurse in the OR, you will:

  • Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care using the nursing process and Relationship-Based Care model

  • Develop and implement individualized care plans with patients and families as active partners

  • Serve as a clinical leader and collaborative team member in the surgical setting

  • Communicate patient conditions clearly and effectively across the care team

  • Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives

  • Support patient and family education throughout the surgical experience and transition of care

  • Serve as a preceptor or mentor to students and new staff (as applicable)

  • Perform the scrub role (required for RNs hired on or after July 1, 2023)

  • Maintain professional accountability, cultural awareness, and a safe work environment

What We’re Looking For

  • RN with 0–2 years of experience (BSN preferred)

  • Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex surgical environment

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Physical stamina for standing, walking, lifting, and positioning patients

We value nurses who are adaptable, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement and patient-centered care.


Licensure & Certifications

  • Current RN license (state-specific or multistate Nursing Licensure Compact)

  • BLS/CPR (AHA-compliant) within 30 days of hire

  • RN or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

  • Act 34 Clearance

  • National certification preferred

Graduate Nurses must obtain licensure within required timelines per ST Health policy.


Equal Opportunity Employer

ST Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.


If you’re passionate about surgical nursing and ready to grow your career in a collaborative Operating Room environment, we’d love to connect with you.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education. 

Pay range

$37.00–$48.21 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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Jamie Park

Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro

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Professional Staff Nurse, OR — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)

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# Professional Staff Nurse, OR

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Part-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Shadyside
- Pay: $37.00–$48.21 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-19T16:45:15.24Z

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### Professional Staff Nurse – Operating Room (OR)

**Part time | ST Health**
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Part-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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