Graduate Nurse Opportunities: UPMC Hamot - Med/Surg

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking Graduate Nurses for full-time Professional Staff Nurse positions. This role involves providing high-quality patient care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and supporting community health. UPMC offers significant benefits, including generous bonuses, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Monthly Loan Repayment program offering $20,000

Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for State Board Licensure and pass the exam before starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly competent patient care and treatment.
• Set standards for nursing care and hold authority for its provision.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Independent Judgment

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Are you a current student nurse graduating in Fall/Winter 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025 and looking to continue your nursing career at UPMC?

UPMC Hamot is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses. Graduate Nurse opportunities are highly sought-after and help recent graduates launch their nursing career at UPMC!

About UPMC Hamot Med/Surg:

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What can you Expect as a Professional Staff Nurse?

The Professional Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. This role requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and a collaborative partnership with physicians, care providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

As a member of the care delivery team, you will set standards for nursing care and hold authority and accountability for its provision. You will exemplify a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

How does UPMC Support our Nurses?

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses—financially, personally, and professionally—starting from day one. We support your career growth, help tackle student loans, and provide opportunities for advancement.

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000* for Graduate Nurses (*Amount and eligibility based on role and experience)
• Monthly Loan Repayment program offering $20,000* over three years (*Eligible roles)

• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays
• Dedicated career ladders, including a new nursing career ladder to reward experience and education
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year at any accredited institution, plus discounts and no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options for UPMC employees
• Access to top clinicians, researchers, and modern healthcare technology

Shifts/Hours: Our RNs work rotating 12-hour shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and pass the exam before starting, or begin with TPP. Placement in the appropriate job title and salary will be based on individual experience and education.