Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: UPMC Northwest- Med/Surg Track Spring 2027 Grads

UPMC; Seneca (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment program

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Career ladders

Tuition reimbursement

Cutting-edge equipment

Job summary

UPMC Northwest in Seneca invites new graduates to join the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program as full-time Professional Staff Nurses to support various hospital units. You will rotate through Medical/Surgical, Oncology, and Telemetry with dedicated preceptors for each rotation.

Participants gain hands-on nursing experience, mentorship from experienced nurses, and a pathway to placement based on performance and business need, with strong career development support.

Qualifications

• Eligible for State Board Licensure after graduation.
• Able to complete NCLEX within six months of hire (or pre-existing temporary permit).
• All nursing education levels welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through units in 4–5 week blocks to gain varied experience.
• Provide high-quality patient care under supervision and mentorship.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, and families to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical rotation

Mentorship

Education

Diploma or degree in Nursing

Job description

Graduate Nurse Rotational Program (GNRP) - UPMC Northwest

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.

UPMC Northwest in Seneca, Cranberry Township, has 96 private rooms, including 30 that can be converted for semi-private occupancy, yielding as many as 126 beds. A one-story, 28-bed behavioral health building, part of the UPMC Behavioral Health Network, adjoins the hospital via an enclosed walkway. A nine-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit and a 16-bed transitional care unit are also located adjacent to the hospital.

Plentiful free parking and four entrances make the facilities readily accessible to patients and visitors. A convenient outpatient diagnostic center is located in the hospital for those who need outpatient laboratory and imaging exams.

What is the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program (GNRP)?

UPMC Northwest 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. Previous participants have had the opportunity to rotate through various units for 4-5 weeks.

Participating Units:

• 3 South: Medical / Oncology
• 3 West: Medical / Surgical / Pediatrics
• 2 North: Telemetry

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
• Resource pool nurse mentor
• Dedicated 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, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years Eligible flex full-time RN roles receive a prorated amount
• Generous Sign-On Bonus of $7,500
• 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 discounts for UPMC employees, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options)
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in healthcare today

What Does Placement Look Like After 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 Northwest.

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 and Hours

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

Qualifications

Graduate Nurses 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 six 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:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• ACLS within 1 year, NIH within 6 months
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
• Registered Nurse (RN) or TPP
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Although temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation (not from the date of issuance), or until examination results are known (whichever comes first), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within six months of their start date. Failure to do so may result in termination or demotion from the GN position, at the discretion of the business unit.
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