Graduate Nurse: UPMC Somerset (Union) - December 2026

UPMC • Somerset, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Somerset is seeking Graduate Nurses who are graduating with their undergraduate nursing degree in or before Fall of 2026 to launch their RN career. This is a full-time Professional Staff Nurse position. UPMC Somerset is a community-based hospital in Somerset, PA, that emphasizes education, growth, and a team-based environment. The Professional Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment with empathy and a passion for learning. This role requires independent judgment, clear communication, and partnership with physicians, other care providers, patients, and their families to achieve desired patient outcomes. As a member of the care delivery team, the Professional Staff Nurse sets the standards for nursing care quality and is accountable for its provision, demonstrating a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

Requirements

• Graduating with an undergraduate nursing degree in or before Fall of 2026.
• Eligible for State Board Licensure.
• Must successfully pass the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of PA.
• NIHSS upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Nice To Haves

• Telemetry: Certs required (upon hire or within 6 mo) are Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia & ACLS.
• ICU: Certs required (upon hire or within 6mo) are ACLS, Basic Critical Care Nursing Course, & Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation Course.
• ED: Certs required (upon hire or within 6mo) are ACLS & PALS. Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation Course (upon hire or within 1yr).
• OR: Certs required (upon hire or within 6 months) ACLS & Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation.
• BCLS (upon hire or within 6 Months).
• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Applicable required unit specific licensure, certification, and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provides highly competent patient care and treatment.
• Demonstrates empathy and a passion for learning.
• Establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• 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 for roles on select units.
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually.
• Seven paid holidays each year.
• Tuition reimbursement 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