Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: UPMC Horizon - Med/Surg Track (Spring 2027 Graduates)

UPMC; Farrell (Mercer County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career ladders

Job summary

UPMC Horizon is hiring Graduate Nurses for a full-time Graduate Nurse Rotational Program starting in Spring/Summer 2027. You will rotate through multiple hospital units, with mentorship from experienced nurses, to gain a broad foundation in patient care and professional development.

Successful candidates will be eligible for State Board Licensure or hold a Temporary Practice Permit with NCLEX prep within 4 months of hire. A structured ladder supports growth and post-program placement.

Qualifications

• 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 within 4 months of hire.
• Diploma, associate, bachelor’s, and direct-entry master’s degree levels all welcome!
• Supportive mentorship provided throughout the rotation across units.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly competent patient care and treatment.
• Demonstrate empathy and a passion for learning.
• Establish relationships with patients, families and care teams to achieve outcomes.
• Work in a rotating 12-hour shift to cover floor needs.

Skills

State Board Licensure eligibility

NCLEX readiness

Education

Nursing degree (any level)

Job description

Are you graduating in Spring 2027 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 Horizon:

• UPMC Horizon – Shenango Valley: Located in Farrell, Pa., a city in the Shenango Valley area of Mercer County. The 54-bed hospital offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services including general surgery, emergency services, orthopedic care, wound services, and oncology through the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Most notably, UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley serves as the women's health hub for the region. Services include labor and delivery (1,000+ annual deliveries), postpartum care and recovery, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. In partnership with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Children's Hospital, UPMC Horizon provides a connection to expert women's health and pediatric specialists.
• UPMC Horizon – Greenville: Located in Greenville, Pa., in northern Mercer County, the Greenville campus is approximately 17 miles north of the Shenango Valley facility. The campus functions as a 15-bed micro-hospital offering a medical specialty suite, inpatient and outpatient services, and an active ED. A major construction project completed in 2019 brought UPMC Hillman Cancer Center on site to the hospital’s third floor. It also includes UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.

What is the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program (GNRP)?

UPMC Horizon 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 Spring/Summer 2027. Previous participants have had the opportunity to participate in the following GNRP Med/Surg Track for 6 months rotating through our 3 Medical Telemetry Unit at UPMC Horizon – Greenville and Two West at UPMC Horizon – Shenango Valley.

Why Join the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program?

• Opportunity to explore and find your right ‘home’ in nursing at UPMC
• Fantastic chance 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:

• UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, available to 2026 & 2027 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, Hiring Manager preference, and business need through a collaborative matching process at UPMC Horizon.
• 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 4 months of hire.

• Diploma, associate, bachelor’s, and direct -entry master’s degree levels all welcome!
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients.
• Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Assess data on patients’ statuses to identify each patient’s specific care needs.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
• Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care.
• Use sound clinical judgment, think critically, and problem-solve to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.

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 with 4 months of hire.
• CPR or BLS required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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