About this role
Join ST Health Shadyside’s Surgical Float Pool!
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse interested in working within our Surgical Departments? Do you enjoy using your years of experience to provide life-changing medicine to our surgical population?
ST Health Shadyside, a Magnet-designated facility, is currently hiring a Registered Nurse to support the Surgical Unit’s Float Pool. These units include 3 Main, 3 West, and 4 Main. (Must have 6 months of RN experience.)
Surgical Float Pool nurses receive an extra 10% included in their base pay!
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 for nurses with less than one year of RN experience/$20,000 for registered nurses with at least one year of RN experience
About the Units:
- 4 Main – Surgical oncology nursing encompasses patients who are recovering from post-surgical procedures for the treatment of life-altering cancers. These surgical procedures include cytoreductive (debulking) surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy treatment, whipple procedures, colon resections, liver resections, and other abdominal/rectal procedures. Nurses on 4main are exposed to many different types of tubes and drains that our patients experience in their post-surgical phase. These drains include (but are not limited to) wound vacs, ileostomies, colostomies, feeding tubes, jackson pratt (JP) drains, pigtail catheters, and chest tubes. Patients on 4main require staff members that are highly motivated, encouraging, and driven to provide patients with the best possible experiences and outcomes.
- 3 West – This is an Orthopedic unit that specializes in total joint replacement, orthopedic oncology surgical services, spine surgery, sports injuries, and a wide range of medical management. New and experienced nurses will experience an exciting range of services including wound care, surgical recovery, patient education, and the opportunity to see motivated patients work to get back on their feet through physical therapy and other nursing modalities. Our unit works collaboratively with all members of the care team and participates in “care coordination” where the nurse is a critical part of the patient’s discharge planning
- 3 Main – This is a 38-bed surgical unit caring for post-op cardiovascular and cardiothoracic patients. We care for high acuity patients recovering from open heart surgery, pacemaker insertion, aneurysms, and various thoracic and vascular surgeries. 3 Main a teaching unit with a dynamic learning environment, where nurses will gain experience with chest tubes, trachs, monitors, pacemakers, and arrhythmia IV drips. 3 Main is fast-paced and team-oriented, and serves as Shadyside’s cardiac step-down unit.
Here’s how we support our nurses:
- Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience).
- 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!).
ST Health’s Nursing Career Ladder:
- Growth Opportunities: From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.
- Tailored Compensation: Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice.
- Total Rewards Package: Discuss choices during the offer process.
Starting Pay: Non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse begins at $37.00.
Responsibilities:
Builds Relationships:
- Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
- Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.
- Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.
Effective Teaching:
- Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.
- Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.
- Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment.
Holistic Patient Care:
- Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.
- Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.
- Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.
Professional Growth:
- Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.
- Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care
- Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.
- 6 months of RN experience required
- BSN preferred.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients.
- Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
- Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
- Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
- Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care.
- Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solve to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
- Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.
- Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
- Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- 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 approved national certification preferred
- Act 34
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$37.00–$48.21 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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# Registered Nurse - Surgical Float Pool (ST Health Shadyside)
- 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: 2026-03-12T11:30:14.047Z
## Description
**Join ST Health Shadyside's Surgical Float Pool!**
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse interested in working within our Surgical Departments? Do you enjoy using your years of experience to provide life-changing medicine to our surgical population?
…
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.
- 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
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
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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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