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Professional Staff Nurse, Expert (RN), Nights – ICU (Hanover)

  • HanoverPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Night Job

PostedFebruary 18, 2026

Pay$51.92–$58.07 / hr

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About this role

Position Detail:

  • Full-time, 36 hours per week
  • Night Shift (7p-7a)

*The selected candidate will be hired into the level of the career ladder fitting with their education and experience.

 

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:  

 Opportunities for professional and financial growth through our dedicated career ladders

Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year  

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!)  

ST Health’s Monthly Loan Repayment Program for new graduates

Generous sign-on bonus opportunity for experienced RN’s

 

Purpose:
The Professional Staff Nurse, Expert is a Registered Nurse, a member of the care delivery team, and responsible for seeking opportunities to assist in changing practice through process improvement. The Professional Staff Nurse, Expert is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse, Expert has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse, Expert manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse, Expert encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse, Expert establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse, Expert demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:
 

  • Demonstrates a passion for developing others, enthusiastically and expertly precepts students, graduate nurses and new hires. Analyzes clinical and behavioral situations, identifying learning opportunities to improve patient care practices. Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement. Supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research, materials from professional organizations, presenting on the unit, supporting journal clubs, etc.
  • Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Practices solid communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient’s condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
  • Builds and mends relationships among colleagues within the framework of a healthy workplace. Role models keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life through prioritization and delegation of responsibilities.
  • Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice. Serves on or leads teams that launch innovations in patient care or support a healthy workforce.
  • Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice by serving as a recognized unit leader in one or more of the following areas: clinical expertise, teacher, specialized resource nurse, and/or evidence-based practice. Consistently gives appropriate feedback to all members of the health care team and participates in the nursing peer review process. Promotes change that enhances the quality of patient care and the unit environment. Serves on teams and leads successful teams as a part of daily practice. Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills within the context of Relationship Based Care. Actively participates in shared governance at unit level and serves on hospital-wide councils.
  • *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
  • *Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience.
  • BSN preferred.

     

  • They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. 
  • Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level. 
  • Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. 
  • Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. 
  • Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. 
  • 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, Certifications, and Clearances:
     
  • Additional License Requirements: Annual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system gals, and approved by Unit Director AND either: ST Health approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained. Certification not required if Master’s in nursing or DNP is held. If a BSN is held, a Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. 

     
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Act 34

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$51.92–$58.07 / hr

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

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# Professional Staff Nurse, Expert (RN), Nights - ICU (Hanover)

- Location: Hanover, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Night Job
- Business unit: ST Health Hanover
- Pay: $51.92–$58.07 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-18T10:00:18.22Z

## Description

**Position Detail:**

- Full-time, 36 hours per week
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A day in the role

A shift with the Shadyside ICU team

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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Night Job

  • 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

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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