Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: UPMC Mercy – Surgical Track (Fall/Winter 2026 Graduates)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Mercy is hiring Fall/Winter 2026 nursing graduates as full-time Professional Staff Nurses for its Graduate Nurse Rotational Program (GNRP), which begins in March 2027. The 10-month program provides experience across hospital units, primarily 8E Surgical Acute Care, 9E Cardiology/Thoracic Surgical Acute Care, and a rehabilitation unit. Participants work alongside experienced nurses, with a resource pool nurse serving as a mentor and preceptors supporting each rotation. Early exit may be available when a participant is ready for permanent placement in a program unit.

The Professional Staff Nurse provides competent, empathetic patient care and treatment, using independent judgment, clear communication, and collaborative partnerships. The nurse builds relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and families to support patient outcomes across the continuum of care. As a member of the care delivery team, the nurse is accountable for the provision and quality of nursing care and demonstrates commitment to the community and profession.

After the program, placement is determined collaboratively based on participant preference, Hiring Manager preference, and business needs. The appropriate job title and salary on the My Nursing Career Ladder are determined by individual experience and education. Nurses work a rotating 12-hour schedule to provide 24/7 floor coverage. Candidates must be eligible for Pennsylvania State Board licensure and pass the examination before starting. Diploma, associate, bachelor’s, and direct-entry master’s degree graduates are welcome. The posted pay range is at the Professional Staff Nurse, BSN level; candidates without a BSN start at $37.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Be a Fall/Winter 2026 nursing graduate; diploma, associate, bachelor’s, and direct-entry master’s degree levels are accepted.
• Be eligible for Pennsylvania State Board licensure and pass the examination before beginning the role.
• Obtain current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse before the program start date.
• Hold current licensure in the facility’s state, or an applicable multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state.
• Complete CPR training meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Meet Act 34 Criminal Clearance, Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance requirements.
• Hold Basic Life Support certification.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to care for and interact with patients of all ages.
• Understand lifespan growth and development principles.
• Be able to assess patient-status data and identify specific care needs.
• Maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, leaders, clinicians, support staff, and other departments.
• Work productively amid changing priorities and use critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, empathetic patient care and treatment.
• Use independent judgment, clear communication, and collaborative partnerships to support patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Build and maintain relationships with physicians, care providers, patients, and patients’ families.
• Set and uphold standards for the level and quality of nursing care, remaining accountable for its provision.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care and interact with patients of all ages.
• Apply understanding of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Assess patient-status data to identify individual care needs.
• Work effectively and productively in an environment with changing priorities that requires specialized skills.
• Use critical thinking, sound clinical judgment, and problem-solving to deliver quality patient care.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for roles on select units.
• Monthly loan repayment program for eligible 2026 and 2027 nursing graduates, offering up to $20,000 over three years; eligible flex full-time RN roles receive a prorated amount.
• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually and seven paid holidays each year.
• Career ladders that support advancement and recognize experience and advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at an accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents.
• Educational discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.

What This Job Offers

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