Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: Surgical Track (Spring 2026 Graduates)

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant is hiring for a Graduate Nurse Rotational Program in Surgical Track starting in August 2026 for Spring 2026 nursing graduates. This program offers the opportunity to explore various nursing units, develop core nursing competencies with mentorship, and enjoy support such as a sign-on bonus and loan repayment assistance.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $10,000

$20,000 in loan repayment over three years

Up to 5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year

Qualifications

• Eligible for State Board Licensure and commitment to take NCLEX within 6 months.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support and Act 34 Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care while learning from experienced nurses.
• Rotate through various units to gain diverse experience.
• Establish relationships with physicians and patients to achieve desired outcomes.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Empathy

Education

Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse

Temporary Practice Permit

Job description

Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: Surgical Track (Spring 2026 Graduates)

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Job ID: 2500017O

Status: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Shift: Variable

Facility: UPMC Passavant

Department: Resource Pool

Location: 9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA

Union Position: non union

Salary Range: $ 33.75-43.73 USD

Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: Surgical Track

Job Title: Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: UPMC Passavant – Surgical Track (Spring 2026 Graduates)

Description

Are you graduating in Spring 2026 from nursing school and looking to launch your nursing career? Our Graduate Nurse Rotational Program may be the perfect fit! You will rotate through various units within the hospital to gain valuable and varied experience while working alongside an experienced nurse to help mentor and guide you in your learning.

About UPMC Passavant

UPMC Passavant is located in McCandless, PA, about 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh.

What is the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program (GNRP)?

UPMC Passavant is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses to support various hospital units as part of a special Rotational Program. The GNRP will begin in August 2026. Previous participants have had the opportunity to rotate through various units including the Operating Room, the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, the GI Lab, and either our Orthopedic Unit or the Oncology Unit for 14 weeks.

Why Join the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program?

Opportunity to explore and find your right ‘home’ in nursing at UPMC

Fantastic opportunity to learn from many talented nurses and receive a broad education in nursing

Having a resource pool nurse as a mentor

Having preceptors for each rotation

What Can You Expect as a GNRP Professional Staff Nurse?

The Professional Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Professional Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

As a Professional Staff Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, you will set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care and possess authority and accountability for its provision. At all times, you will exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

How Does UPMC Support our Nurses?

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you –financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Here are a few examples of how we support our nurses:

Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $10,000* for Graduate Nurses (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)

UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, for nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount)

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 other educational discounts for UPMC employees, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

What Does Placement Look Like Post-GNRP?

Upon completion of the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program, placements are determined by participant preference, HiringManager preference, and business need through a collaborative matching process at UPMC Passavant.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.

Shift/Hours: Our RNs work a rotating 12-hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.

GNs must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role -OR- must have a Temporary Practice Permit and commit to taking the NCLEX examination within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required prior to program start date OR must have a Temporary Practice Permit and commit to taking the NCLEX examination within 6 months of hire.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance
• Basic Life Support

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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