Graduate Nurse: UPMC Children's Hospital Winter 2026 Grads

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking Graduate Nurses who are graduating with their undergraduate nursing degree in or before Winter 2026 to launch their RN career. This is a full-time Professional Staff Nurse position that allows securing a role up to a year prior to graduation. UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader in treating childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in developing new therapies, and an educator of future pediatricians. All positions are located at the main campus in the Lawrenceville neighborhood.

Requirements

• Graduating with your undergraduate nursing degree in or before Winter 2026.
• Eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role OR ability to start with TPP and must obtain license within 6 months of beginning position.
• Diploma, associate, bachelor’s, or direct-entry master’s degree.
• Registered Nurse License or Temporary Practice Permit
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or Basic Life Support with renewal
• Act 31, 33, 34, & 73 clearances with renewal

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning.
• 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 and possesses authority and accountability for its provision.
• Exemplifies a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients.
• Understands the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Assesses data on patients’ statuses to identify each patient’s specific care needs.
• Establishes and maintains positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Works productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
• Thinks critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care.
• Uses sound clinical judgment, thinks critically, and problem-solves to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
• Understands, applies, and champions 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 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
• 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