Graduate Nurse: UPMC Williamsport Fall/Winter 2026

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career ladders

RN-BSN/MSN options

Job summary

UPMC Williamsport 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!

Shifts/Hours: Our RNs work a rotating 12‑hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor. Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and must obtain license within 6 months of starting the role, or start with TPP and licensure within 1 year of graduation.

Qualifications

• Graduate nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure.
• Role may start up to a year prior to graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly competent patient care and treatment while showing empathy and willingness to learn.
• Establish relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients and families to achieve desired outcomes.

Job description

Are you graduating with your undergraduate nursing degree in or before Fall/Winter 2026 and looking to launch your RN career at UPMC?

UPMC Williamsport 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!

If you are not a graduate nurse but interested in this position, please apply to this job posting: Professional Staff Nurse: UPMC Williamsport (ID: 2600013A)

UPMC Williamsport is a 224-bed acute care hospital providing exceptional care to Williamsport, PA and the surrounding areas

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:

• UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, 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)
• Generous Sign-On Bonus is eligible for Graduate Nurses in select departments.
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, 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 schedule to 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 time of beginning position or within 1 year of graduation whichever comes first. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.