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Experienced Registered Nurse – Orthopedic Unit

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

PostedFebruary 18, 2026

Pay$36.50–$45.04 / hr

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Join ST Health St. Margaret as a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse – 4B Orthopedics Unit

 

Ready to elevate your nursing career? ST Health St. Margaret is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our renowned 4B Orthopedics Unit. If you have 1+ years of nursing experience and a passion for delivering exceptional care, this is your opportunity to make a difference.


Why ST Health?

At ST Health, we believe in delivering the right care, at the right time—every time. Our nurses are at the heart of this mission, creating positive patient experiences with integrity and compassion. Join us and be part of Life Changing Medicine.


What We Offer

  • Generous Sign-On Bonus:
    • Up to $20,000 with a 2-year commitment for eligible experienced RNs.
  • Career Growth:
    • Dedicated nursing career ladders to help you reach your highest potential.
  • Education Support:
    • Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000/year for you and your dependents.
    • Exclusive ST Health employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
  • Cutting-Edge Resources:
    • Access to leading clinicians, researchers, and advanced technology.

About 4B Orthopedics

  • 30-bed unit recognized as a Total Knee and Total Hip Center of Excellence.
  • High-volume, fast-paced environment with strong teamwork and collaboration.
  • Close partnership with surgical and rehab teams for seamless patient care.
  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
  • Primary focus: orthopedic care for adults and geriatric patients (18+), including:
    • Total joint replacements (hip & knee)
    • Spinal, foot, ankle, and hand surgeries
    • Fracture care and pain management
  • Occasional general medical-surgical care for overflow patients.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Positive, team-oriented culture where trust and collaboration thrive.
  • Rewarding work supporting patients through recovery and celebrating milestones.
  • Opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic, high-acuity setting.

Your Role as a Professional Staff Nurse

  • Deliver exceptional care using the Relationship-Based Care model.
  • Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families.
  • Demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, and strong communication skills.
  • Educate patients and families, mentor new staff, and contribute to quality improvement.
  • Embrace flexibility, adaptability, and continuous professional development.

 

This position is posted as a Professional Staff Nurse, which is a valued step in ST Health’s My Nursing Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and salary based on experience and education.

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  • Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required.
  • Previous experience in nursing or patient care support strongly preferred.
  • Orthopedic specialty experience is a plus.
  • Background in rehabilitation and body mechanics preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan, including understanding growth and development principles and interpreting patient data to meet individual needs.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary staff, and patients/families.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment while managing multiple priorities and specialized equipment.
  • Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills essential for high-quality patient care.
  • Leadership capability to guide others in applying the nursing process.
  • Physical stamina and mobility required for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning, along with visual and manual dexterity.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
    • 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.
    • Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within FOUR 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 4 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
  • ST Health approved national certification preferred.
  • Act 34

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$36.50–$45.04 / 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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# Experienced Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Unit

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health St. Margaret
- Pay: $36.50–$45.04 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-18T13:15:15.2Z

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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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