About this role
Join our dedicated team at ST Health Hamot as a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse on the 6 South unit!
In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will provide exceptional post-operative care on 6 South – the Cardiovascular, Renal Transplant, and Surgical Specialty Acute Care Unit. This 43-bed medical-surgical unit specializes in the care of adult patients recovering from Cardiothoracic, Vascular, and Gastric Bypass/Weight Loss surgeries, as well as kidney transplant donors and recipients. The unit also supports patients requiring telemetry or oxygen monitoring, including therapies such as CPAP, BIPAP, and Optiflow. Nurses on this unit are experienced in managing glycemic control, vasoactive medications, and hemodynamic monitoring. Our telemetry beds allow for the administration of anti-arrhythmic medications, electrolyte replacement, and continuous cardiac monitoring.
Position Summary: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and an integral member of the care delivery team. This role sets the standards for the level and quality of nursing care, taking responsibility, authority, and accountability for patient care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages patient care activities for a designated group of patients and their families, utilizing independent judgment and fostering communication and collaboration with all team members. This role encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, while establishing and maintaining relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse is committed to the community and the nursing profession.
ST Health is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, ST Health is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.
Here’s how we support our nurses:
- Generous Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses of up to $20,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
- $15,000 Sign-On Bonus available for full-time and flex full-time graduate nurses entering their first GN/RN role
- ST Health’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 2025-2026 nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years
- Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
- Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for ST Health employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
Responsibilities:
Relationship Building: Develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues. Recognize cultural differences and promote healthy relationships while maintaining a balance between work and personal life. Communicate safety hazards identified in the workplace to peers and management.
Patient Education: Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children when applicable) to effectively teach patients, families, students, and new staff. Provide comprehensive education to guide patients and families through their care episodes and transitions to other levels of care or home. Support the development of students and new staff, serving as a preceptor and fostering an environment of open dialogue and continuous improvement through feedback.
Nursing Process Application: Utilize the nursing process within the framework of Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulate daily goals and care plans that involve the patient as a partner, considering their holistic needs. Employ critical thinking to identify and address clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues. Communicate effectively with other care providers, articulating the patient’s condition and recommending changes in care as needed. Ensure comprehensive documentation that promotes effective communication among caregivers.
Professional Development: Take accountability for personal and professional development, actively participating in unit-based shared governance and goal-setting initiatives. Support quality improvement efforts to enhance patient care and the practice environment. Collaborate as a full partner on the care team, responding to team members’ needs for assistance.
Quality Improvement: Engage in department or unit-specific quality improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities for improvement and take personal responsibility for enhancing patient satisfaction with care and service. Utilize research and evidence-based practices to support clinical care improvements, discussing findings during multidisciplinary rounds and influencing patients’ care plans.
This role is essential in fostering a patient-centered approach while ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice.
If you have any questions about the position or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our recruiter is available to assist you and provide more information to help you determine if this opportunity is the right fit for you.
To connect, simply send an email to valencickp@ST Health.edu, and we’ll be happy to schedule a time to speak with you or address any inquiries you may have.
- Experience: Zero to two years of nursing experience
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary staff, and patients/families.
- Work Environment: Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, managing multiple priorities and specialized equipment.
- Clinical Judgment: Strong clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to various aspects of patient care.
- Mobility Requirements: Mobility and visual manual dexterity; physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
- The individual must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and interact appropriately with patients of all ages as specified for the assigned unit.
- Candidates should possess an understanding of the principles of growth and development across the lifespan and be able to assess and interpret data reflective of each patient’s status, identifying their age-specific needs to provide appropriate care as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
Flexible Work Options: ST Health offers various flexible scheduling options, including primarily night or weekend shifts with premium pay differentials. Employees hired into or transitioning to these programs must have at least six months of nursing experience and may need to complete orientation during regular business hours. If interested, please inform your recruiter during the interview process.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- CPR Certification: Required based on AHA standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- ACLS Certification: Must obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year of hire or transfer.
- Act 34 clearance
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) Stroke within 6 months of hire or transfer.
- Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), ST Health requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU. - Preferred Certification: ST Health-approved national certification.
Current licensure must be held in the state where the facility is located or, if applicable, a multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state. Employees with an out-of-state NLC license must apply for licensure in the new state within 60 days of changing residency.
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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$36.50–$45.04 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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# Professional Staff Nurse - 6 South CT Surgery
- Location: Erie, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Hamot
- Pay: $36.50–$45.04 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-29T13:45:16.087Z
## Description
**Join our dedicated team at ST Health Hamot as a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse on the 6 South unit!**
In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will provide exceptional post-operative care on 6 South – the Cardiovascular, Renal Transplant, and Surgical Specialty Acute Care Unit. This 43-bed medical-surgical unit specializes in the care of adult patients recovering from Cardiothoracic, Vascular, and Gastric Bypass/Weight Loss surgeries, as well as kidney transplant donors and recipients. The unit also supports patients requiring telemetry or oxygen monitoring, including therapies such as CPAP, BIPAP, and Optiflow. Nurses on this unit are experienced in managing glycemic control, vasoactive medications, and hemodynamic monitoring. Our telemetry beds allow for the administration of anti-arrhythmic medications, electrolyte replacement, and continuous cardiac monitoring.
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Shift and schedule
Shift
Rotating
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
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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