Graduate Nurse: UPMC Altoona

UPMC • Altoona, PA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is seeking Graduate Nurses to join their team as full-time RN Staff Nurses. This is an opportunity for current student nurses graduating in Fall 2026, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027 to secure a nursing role up to a year prior to graduation. UPMC Altoona is a 380-bed level III trauma center serving as a regional referral center and tertiary hub for UPMC, providing comprehensive medical care to Altoona, PA, and surrounding areas. The position involves providing highly competent patient care, demonstrating empathy, and a passion for learning. Staff Nurses establish relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and their families to achieve desired patient outcomes. They set the standards for nursing care quality and are accountable for its provision, exemplifying a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

Requirements

• Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania (or be eligible for licensure/temporary licensure).
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.
• Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
• Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and probationary period.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 34 with renewal
• If required (Based on Unit): Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• If required (Based on Unit): National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
• If required (Based on Unit): Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• If required by unit, must obtain one of these eight certifications within two years of hire/transfer: Acute/Critical Care RN (CCRN) OR Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses OR Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) OR Certified Flight Nurse OR Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse OR Certified Progressive Care Nurse OR Emergency Nursing Pediatric OR Trauma Certified Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provides highly competent patient care and treatment.
• Demonstrates empathy and a passion for learning.
• Exercises independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership.
• Establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Sets the standards for the level and quality of nursing care.
• Possesses authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care.
• Exemplifies a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Benefits

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 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 Professional Development Program
• 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
• Access to top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed