Graduate Nurse Opportunities: UPMC Shadyside

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Graduate Nurses to join their team as full-time Professional Staff Nurses. This role offers a unique opportunity to launch your nursing career in a renowned teaching hospital recognized for its commitment to excellence. You will provide compassionate patient care while benefiting from generous support programs, including a sign-on bonus and loan repayment. With a focus on professional growth, this position allows you to work alongside top clinicians and researchers, making a significant impact on patient outcomes and community health.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus

Monthly Loan Repayment Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for State Board Licensure and pass the exam before starting.
• Demonstrates effective communication and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent patient care with empathy and a passion for learning.
• Sets standards for nursing care and exemplifies commitment to the community.

Skills

Patient Care

Effective Communication

Independent Judgment

Empathy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

State Board Licensure

Job description

Are you a current student nurse graduating in Spring or Summer 2025 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. These opportunities are highly sought-after and help recent graduates launch their nursing careers at UPMC!

About UPMC Shadyside:

UPMC Shadyside is hiring Full-Time Registered Nurses to support various units throughout our facility. It is a three-time Magnet-designated hospital, a renowned teaching hospital, and a center of ongoing 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:

1. Oncology Service Line: Encompasses five units focused on oncology patients, including blood disorders, lymphoma, stem cell transplants, and hematology/oncology treatments. Opportunities for growth include continued education and certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).
2. Medicine Service Line: Supports our academic teaching mission across 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, with opportunities to become telemetry-trained, NIH stroke certified, and med/surg RNs.
3. Surgical Service Line: Consists of departments with specialized surgical focuses, including Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Oncology, Urology, and Neuro Surgical/Oncology Stepdown units, staffed by specialists providing compassionate care and clinical excellence.

What to Expect as a Professional Staff Nurse:

The Professional Staff Nurse provides competent patient care with empathy and a passion for learning. This role requires independent judgment, effective communication, and partnership with physicians, care providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes.

As a member of the care team, you will set standards for nursing care, with authority and accountability, exemplifying a commitment to the community and the profession.

How UPMC Supports Our Nurses:

UPMC invests in nurses financially, personally, and professionally from day one. We support student loan repayment, career advancement, and more. Examples include:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 (amount and eligibility vary)
• Monthly Loan Repayment program offering $20,000 for 2024 & 2025 graduates, paid over three years
• Up to 5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus 7 paid holidays
• Career ladders for growth and recognition of experience and education
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year for employees and dependents, with additional discounts and no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options
• Access to top clinicians, researchers, and advanced technology

Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and pass the exam before starting, or start with TPP and obtain a license within 6 months. Placement and salary will be determined based on experience and education.