Graduate Nurse Opportunities: UPMC Shadyside

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

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is actively recruiting Graduate Nurses to join their team in delivering high-quality patient care. This full-time opportunity offers extensive support, including a significant sign-on bonus and professional development avenues, making it ideal for recent nursing graduates eager to start their careers in a prestigious teaching hospital.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000

Monthly Loan Repayment Program

Up to 5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off plus 7 holidays

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000/year

Access to top clinicians and modern technology

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure required before starting.
• Eligible for State Board Licensure after graduation.
• Preferred UPMC Student Nurse Internship or clinical transition course.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly competent patient care with empathy.
• Establish relationships with physicians and patients.
• Demonstrate independent judgment and effective communication.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Data assessment

Positive relationships

Nursing best practices

Education

Associate's degree/diploma, BSN, or MSN

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This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!

Sign-On Bonus Details:

A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for Graduate Nurses.

Are you a current student nurse graduating in Fall/Winter 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026 and looking to continue your nursing career at UPMC?

UPMC Shadyside 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 Shadyside:

UPMC Shadyside is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, as well as a renowned teaching hospital and center of ongoing, cutting-edge research and education. If you are ready for an impactful and rewarding opportunity to join the forefront of nursing, we invite you to apply today!

Service Lines Hiring:

Oncology Service Line encompasses five units focused on the care of oncology patients. We specialize in blood disorders, lymphoma patients receiving chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and hematology/oncology treatment of leukemia on units 2 Pavilion and 2 South, 5 Main, 6 Main, 6 West, and 7 Main. There are opportunities for growth and development through continued education and certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).

Medicine Service Line at UPMC Shadyside is a significant service supporting our academic teaching program mission. Units 3 East, 3 Pavilion, 4 East, 4 Pavilion/South, and 5 Pavilion with over 120 beds. These units care for patients of all ages with various conditions, offering telemetry training, NIH stroke certification, and med/surg RN roles.

Surgical Service Line includes departments with specialized surgical focus, staffed by nurses who are experts in their fields, providing compassionate care and clinical excellence: 3 West Surgical Orthopedic, 3 Main Surgical Cardiovascular, 4 Main Surgical Oncology, 6/7 Pavilion Med/Surg Urology, and 7 West Neuro Surgical/Oncology Stepdown.

What to Expect as a Professional Staff Nurse:

Provide highly competent patient care with empathy and a passion for learning. Establish relationships with physicians, care providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes. Demonstrate independent judgment, effective communication, and partnership. Set standards for nursing care quality, with authority and accountability. Commit to the community and nursing profession.

How UPMC Supports Nurses:

UPMC invests in nurses financially, personally, and professionally, starting day one. Support includes:

- Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 (based on role and experience)
- Monthly Loan Repayment Program offering $20,000 for 2025 graduates
- Up to 5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off plus 7 holidays
- Career ladders for growth and recognition
- Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000/year for employees and dependents
- Access to top clinicians, research, and modern technology

Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and pass the exam before starting or begin with TPP and obtain licensure within 6 months. Applicants will be placed based on experience and education.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

- Ability to provide care to all ages
- Understanding of growth and development principles
- Data assessment skills
- Ability to establish positive relationships
- Critical thinking and clinical judgment
- Knowledge of nursing best practices

Licensure and Certifications:

- Current RN licensure in applicable state
- Associate's degree/diploma, BSN, or MSN
- UPMC Student Nurse Internship or clinical transition course preferred
- BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire
- Act 34 clearance

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.