Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: UPMC Jameson - Critical Care Track (Spring 2027 Graduates)

UPMC • New Castle, PA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Jameson is seeking graduating nursing students from Spring 2027 for their Graduate Nurse Rotational Program (GNRP). This full-time Professional Staff Nurse position involves rotating through various hospital units, including the Critical Care Unit and Emergency Department, for an 11-month track. The program aims to provide valuable and varied experience, mentorship from experienced nurses, and preceptors for each rotation, allowing participants to explore different areas and find their ideal nursing specialty within UPMC. The Professional Staff Nurse role involves providing highly competent patient care, demonstrating empathy, utilizing independent judgment, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare providers to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Nurses are expected to set standards for nursing care quality and exemplify a commitment to the community and the profession.

Requirements

• Graduating from nursing school in Spring 2027.
• Eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before the program start date OR must have a Temporary Practice Permit and commit to taking the NCLEX examination within 4 months of hire.
• 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 4 months of hire.
• CPR or BLS required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly competent patient care and treatment.
• Demonstrate empathy and a passion for learning.
• Exercise independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership.
• Establish relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families.
• Set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care.
• Possess authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care.
• Exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.
• Rotate through the Critical Care Unit and Emergency Department.
• 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

• 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
• Seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents
• 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