Graduate Nurse Spring/Summer 2027 Grads-UPMC Hanover

UPMC; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Repayment Program

Paid Time Off

Career ladders

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UPMC Hanover, PA is hiring Graduate Nurses for the ED and Progressive Care Units as full-time Professional Staff Nurses. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care with empathy, collaborating with physicians and the care team, and upholding nursing standards throughout the continuum of care.

We support nurses with a comprehensive package including sign-on bonuses, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, PTO and holidays, and career ladders to advance within UPMC.

Qualifications

• Graduate Nurse entering Spring/Summer 2027; eligible for State Board Licensure
• Full-time Professional Staff Nurse for ED and Progressive Care Units
• Rotating 12-hour shifts to provide 24/7 coverage

Responsibilities

• Provide highly competent patient care with empathy and a passion for learning
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to achieve desired patient outcomes
• Set standards for nursing care and take accountability for its provision

Job description

Are you a current student nurse graduating in Spring 2027 or Summer 2027 and looking to continue your nursing career at UPMC?

UPMC is the largest employer in Central PA. UPMC Hanover is a 93-bed facility and serves communities in York County, Adams County, and counties in northern Maryland.

UPMC Hanover is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses for the ED and Progressive Care Units. Graduate Nurse Opportunities are highly sought-after and help recent graduates launch their nursing career at UPMC!

What can you Expect as a 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 Bonuses (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role, unit and candidate experience).
• UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 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 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

Shifts/Hours:Our RNs work a rotating 12-hour scheduleto ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.

Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role OR ability to start with TPP and must obtain license within 6 months of beginning position. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.