Professional Staff Nurse, Gamma Knife New

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Predictable schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00am–1:30pm (8-hour shifts)
• No nights. No weekends. No holidays. No call.
• Exceptional work–life balance
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio while delivering sedation
• Work alongside a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team including neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical physicists
• Join a tight-knit team of experienced RNs (5 total) who value teamwork, trust, and mutual support
• Enjoy the right balance of structure and autonomy — ideal for experienced nurses who thrive in a specialized, independent role
  
  

What You’ll Do as a Gamma Knife RN

As a Gamma Knife RN, you will provide comprehensive care and support to patients before, during, and after their procedure, ensuring a safe, compassionate, and seamless experience.

• Perform patient workups prior to Gamma Knife procedures, both in clinic and on the day of treatment
• Prepare and educate patients on the day of the procedure, guiding them through each step of care
• Administer sedation and closely monitor patients throughout the Gamma Knife procedure and associated MRI
• Recover and discharge patients following completion of the procedure, ensuring safe transitions of care
• Provide in-person patient workups in the Gamma Knife clinic as needed during scheduled work hours
• Apply the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care model, delivering holistic, patient-centered care
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team to communicate patient status and support optimal outcomes
• Maintain accurate, thorough documentation to promote continuity and safety of care
  
  

Who Thrives in This Role

• Experienced RNs who value autonomy, clinical excellence, and predictable hours
• Nurses who enjoy procedural care, sedation, and 1:1 patient interactions
• Team-oriented professionals who appreciate working in a highly specialized, collaborative environment
  
  

Education & Experience

• BSN preferred
• 0–2 years of nursing experience required; experienced procedural nurses strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to provide age-appropriate, patient-centered care
  
  

Clinical & Professional Skills

• Strong clinical judgment with well-developed critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to assess, interpret, and apply patient data to identify age-specific needs and deliver care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with executives, managers, physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary and support staff, patients, and families
• Proven ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment, manage multiple and changing priorities, and operate specialized equipment
• Demonstrated ability to apply and support others in the nursing process
  
  

Physical & Functional Requirements

• Mobility, visual acuity, and manual dexterity required
• Physical stamina to support frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients
  
  

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances

• Current Registered Professional Nurse (RN) licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Graduate Nurses (GN): Must successfully complete the RN licensure examination within six (6) months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first, in accordance with UPMC policy
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) required per American Heart Association (AHA) standards within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred
• Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) accepted as applicable
• Required background clearances, including Act 34
  
  

Employees working under an out-of-state NLC license who later establish residency in the state where the facility is located must apply for in-state licensure within 60 days of residency change.

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.