Graduate Nurse - Adult Acute Care - UPMC Presbyterian (12S

Exciting Career Opportunity for Registered Nurses at UPMC Presbyterian!

Why Work at UPMC?

At UPMC, we're more than just a workplace-we're your partner in success, from day one and every day after. Whether you're just launching your nursing journey or bringing years of experience to the table, UPMC is here to invest in you-financially, personally, and professionally.

How we support our nurses:

At UPMC, we're proud to invest in our nurses-because your growth, well-being, and success are essential to the care we provide. Here's how we support you from day one:

• Sign-On Bonus

We offer competitive sign-on incentives-$20,000 for experienced nurses with over 1 year of experience-to welcome top nursing talent to our team.

• Monthly Loan Repayment Program

New graduates from the classes of 2025 and 2026 may qualify for UPMC's exclusive loan repayment program, offering up to $20,000 paid over three years for eligible flex full-time RN roles.

• Generous Paid Time Off

Nurses receive up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, in addition to seven paid holidays, supporting your well-being both inside and outside of work.

• Career Advancement Opportunities

UPMC offers structured nursing career ladders-including a newly introduced pathway from Professional Staff Nurse to Expert-designed to recognize your clinical expertise, advanced education, and continued professional growth.

• Tuition Reimbursement & Educational Support

Take advantage of up to $6,000 per academic year in tuition reimbursement at any accredited institution, available to both employees and their dependents. UPMC also offers exclusive discounts and no-cost RN-BSN/MSN program options to support your educational goals.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Build Meaningful Relationships

Foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues.

• Teach & Empower

Educate patients, families, and peers with clarity and compassion, supporting informed decision-making and learning.

• Holistic Patient Care

Provide personalized, relationship-based care through effective communication and clinical excellence.

• Ongoing Professional Growth

Engage in quality improvement initiatives and advance your practice through evidence-based care and continuous learning.

About the Unit - 12 South (12S

• 30-bed acuity adaptable unit with diverse patient care:

Post-Surgical | Endocrinology | ️ Pulmonary | Infectious Diseases

• Teaching-Focused - Ideal for new grads & expanding inpatient experience
• Flexible Scheduling - Rotating shifts, including weekends & holidays
• No experience required. BSN-preferred.
• Graduate Nurses that are eligible for the State Board Licensure and Staff Nurses with nursing experience will be considered for this position. Please note that the below salary may vary pending years of experience and education of the selected candidate.
• The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
• They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients' requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• UPMC approved national certification preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• ACLS required within 12 months of beginning employment.
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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