Graduate Nurse Spring/Summer 2027 Grads: UPMC West Shore

Are you a current student nurse graduating in Spring/Summer 2027 and looking to continue your nursing career at UPMC?

UPMC West Shore i s pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses. Graduate Nurse Opportunities are highly sought-after and help recent graduates launch their nursing career at UPMC!  

About UPMC West Shore

Located in Hampden Township, UPMC West Shore is a 150-bed hospital located on a large campus, providing patients with access to specialty services including the latest in cancer care, orthopedic surgery, women’s health, and heart and vascular services. Built in 2014, the hospital recently underwent a comprehensive expansion project, which increased the emergency department, enhanced surgical services, and added private inpatient rooms. In 2021, UPMC West Shore became the first hospital in central Pennsylvania to offer minimally invasive robotic technology to help diagnose and treat lung cancer in its earliest stages. UPMC West Shore earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for total knee and hip replacement and spine surgery and is certified by The Joint Commission in advanced heart failure. It is also a Magnet©-designated hospital.

What can you Expect as a Professional Staff Nurse? 

The Professional Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Professional Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.  

As a Professional Staff Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, you will set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care and possess authority and accountability for its provision. At all times, you will exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.  

How does UPMC Support our Nurses? 

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you –financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.  

Here are a few examples of how we support our nurses:  

• Generous Sign-On Bonus (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role, unit and candidate experience)
• UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, for 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, plus seven paid holidays each year  
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, 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 (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!) 
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today  

Shifts/Hours:  Our RNs work a rotating 12-hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.  

Graduate Nurses must be 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. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.  

  Qualifications

· 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.

· 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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

· Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required prior to program start date OR must have a Temporary Practice Permit and commit to taking the NCLEX examination with four months of hire.

· CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

· Act 34, 33, and 73 Clearances

· Basic Life Support

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.