Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: Mercy–Trauma/Burn Track (Fall/Winter 2026 Grads)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This Graduate Nurse Rotational Program (GNRP) is designed for nurses graduating in Fall/Winter 2026 who are looking to start their nursing careers. The program offers a unique opportunity to rotate through various units within UPMC Mercy, a Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Burn Center, gaining diverse experience. Participants will work alongside experienced nurses for mentorship and guidance. The program focuses on the Trauma Burn Track and will begin in March 2027. Previous participants have rotated through units such as 11E Trauma Ortho, 5F Trauma Burn Acute Care, and 7E Rehabilitation, with opportunities to shadow in the Trauma Burn ICU or Emergency Department. Upon completion of the 10-month program, placements are determined through a collaborative matching process based on participant preference, Hiring Manager preference, and business needs.

Requirements

• Graduating from nursing school in Fall/Winter 2026.
• Eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required prior to program start date.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
• Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

• Diploma, Associate, Bachelor’s and Direct-Entry Master’s degree levels all welcome!

Responsibilities

• Provide highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning.
• Establish relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care and possess authority and accountability for its provision.
• Exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.
• 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.

Benefits

• Generous sign on bonus
• UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, available to eligible nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment paid over three years (Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount)
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual
• 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
• Other educational discounts for UPMC employees, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree