Graduate Nurse Rotational Program, Hamot

About the Role

UPMC Hamot is hiring Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses for a special Rotational Program beginning June 2027. This program offers the opportunity to rotate through various hospital units for 6-8 weeks, gaining valuable and varied experience while being mentored by experienced nurses.

Rotational Units Include

• 3 South - Observation and Short Stay Acute Care Unit
• 4 South - Trauma and Orthopedic Acute Care Unit
• 4 IU (MRIU) - Medical Respiratory Intermediate Unit
• 5 South - Cardiac Acute Care Unit
• 6 South - Cardiovascular and Surgical Specialty Acute Care Unit
• 7 South - Medical/Oncology Acute Care Unit
• 8 South - Neurology and Neurosurgical Acute Care Unit
• 8 East - Colorectal and Urology Acute Care Unit

Why Join the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program?

• Opportunity to explore and find your ideal nursing role at UPMC.
• Gain a broad education in nursing and learn from talented nurses.
• Receive mentorship from a resource pool nurse and preceptors for each rotation.

What to Expect as a GNRP Professional Staff Nurse

• Provide highly competent patient care and treatment with empathy and a passion for learning.
• Exercise independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership.
• Establish relationships with physicians, care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Set standards for the level and quality of nursing care, with authority and accountability for its provision.
• Exemplify a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.
• Work a rotating 12-hour schedule for 24/7 coverage.

UPMC Support for Nurses

• UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment Program: $20,000* in loan repayment over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles receive prorated amount).
• Generous Sign-On Bonus: For roles on select units.
• Paid Time Off: Up to five and a half weeks annually, plus seven paid holidays.
• Career Ladders: Dedicated pathways for advancement and recognition of experience and education.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $6,000 per academic year at accredited institutions, available to employees and dependents (includes discounts, with no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options).
• Access to top clinicians, leading researchers, and modern equipment and technology.

Post-GNRP Placement

• Placements are determined by participant preference, Hiring Manager preference, and business need through a collaborative matching process at UPMC Hamot.
• Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Eligibility for State Board Licensure and successful examination before starting, OR a Temporary Practice Permit with a commitment to taking the NCLEX examination within 6 months of hire.
• Diploma, Associate, Bachelor’s, and Direct-Entry Master’s degree levels are welcome.
• CPR required based on AHA standards (didactic and skills demonstration) within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS within 1 year.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) within 6 months.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
• Registered Nurse (RN) or TPP
• Act 34

Qualifications

• 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 specific care needs.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities requiring specialized skills.
• Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care.
• Use sound clinical judgment to deliver quality patient care.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.

Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within six months of their start date. Failure to do so may result in termination or demotion from the GN position.