Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: UPMC Presbyterian - Prepare to Travel (December 2026 Graduates)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This 12-month Graduate Nurse Rotational Program is designed for nursing school graduates (December 2026) to launch their careers. The program involves rotating through various divisions within UPMC Presbyterian, including medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, trauma, and surgical patient populations. Each rotation is supported by a preceptor and frequent check-ins with nursing leaders. The program aims to build a foundation of nursing skills and prepare participants for potential travel nursing roles. Early-exit opportunities for permanent placement may be available. UPMC Presbyterian is a renowned teaching hospital and Magnet-designated facility known for excellence in organ transplantation, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care medicine, trauma services, and neurosurgery. It also serves as a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center and a leader in research and innovation.

Requirements

• Graduating in December 2026 from nursing school.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required prior to program start date OR must have a Temporary Practice Permit and commit to taking the NCLEX examination with six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance.
• Basic Life Support.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• BSN Preferred.
• Completion of UPMC Student Nurse Internship Program or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred.

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.
• 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.
• Assess data on patients’ statuses to identify each patient’s specific care needs.
• 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

• UPMC’s brand new 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.
• Seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder.
• 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!).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level