About The Position
This program is designed for nurses graduating in Fall/Winter 2026 who are looking to start their nursing careers. Participants will rotate through various units within UPMC Altoona, a 380-bed level II trauma center, to gain diverse experience. The program begins in March 2027, with an initial 12-week orientation period across different units, followed by 12 weeks of rotations between participating units: Medical Progressive, Surgical Progressive, Neuro Progressive, Surgical Trauma/Oncology, and Med/Surg Trauma. The goal is to help nurses find their ideal nursing specialty within UPMC.
Requirements
- Graduating in Fall/Winter 2026 from nursing school.
- Must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role.
- Diploma, associate, bachelor’s, and direct-entry master’s degree levels all welcome.
- 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.
- 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.
- Basic Life Support.
Nice To Haves
- Previous participants have had the opportunity to participate in the med/surg/stepdown track for 6 months.
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.
- 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 of up to $10,000 for Graduate Nurses (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
- UPMC Altoona’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, offering $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three years
- 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
- Discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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