Graduate Nurse: UPMC Jameson (Spring 2027 Graduates)

UPMC; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Repayment program

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career ladders

Job summary

UPMC Jameson is inviting current nursing students graduating Spring 2027 to join as Graduate Nurses in full-time Professional Staff Nurse roles, with placement up to a year before graduation. RNs provide compassionate, evidence-based care on rotating 12-hour shifts and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This program supports career growth with sign-on bonuses, loan repayment, generous PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, and clear career ladders.

Qualifications

• GN 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 4 months of beginning position.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 with physicians, other care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• As a Professional Staff Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care and possess authority and accountability for its provision.
• Work collaboratively to ensure 24/7 coverage and participate in ongoing professional development and patient safety initiatives.

Job description

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

UPMC is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses.Secure a role up to a year prior to graduation!

About UPMC Jameson

UPMC Jameson is a 90-bed, full-service community hospital providing inpatient hospital care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, emergency medicine, senior care, rehabilitation, and a variety of specialized health care services. Formerly Jameson Health System, the organization became part of UPMC in 2016, merging and consolidating operations with UPMC Horizon, forming an aligned, regional strategic approach to health care. Our team includes more than 300 physicians and nearly 800 employees.

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 Bonus for roles on select units
• 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 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 primarily 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 ability to start with TPP and must obtain license within 4 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.