Graduate Nurse Rotational Program

About the Role

UPMC Williamsport is NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses to support various hospital units as part of a special Rotational Program. This program is for individuals graduating in Spring/Summer 2026 from nursing school who are looking to launch their nursing career.

Graduate Nurse Rotational Program (GNRP)

The GNRP allows participants to rotate through various units within the hospital to gain valuable and varied experience. Previous participants have rotated through units including:

• 5 East Acute Care & Trauma Medical/Surgical
• 7 East Neurology/Oncology Medical/Surgical
• Total Joint Unit
• Spine Unit

These rotations typically last for 4 months.

Why Join the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program?

• Opportunity to explore and find your right ‘home’ in nursing at UPMC
• Learn from many talented nurses and receive a broad education in nursing
• Benefit from a resource pool nurse as a mentor
• Receive preceptors for each rotation

What to Expect as a GNRP Staff Nurse

The Professional Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. This role requires:

• Independent judgment
• Fluent communication
• Candid partnership
• Establishing relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Setting standards for the level and quality of nursing care, with authority and accountability for its provision.
• Exemplifying a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

UPMC Support for Nurses

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses financially, personally, and professionally. Support includes:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $10,000 (amount and eligibility based on role and experience)
• $20,000 in loan repayment paid over three years for 2025 & 2026 nursing graduates (eligible flex full-time RN roles)
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders to achieve your highest potential
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution (available to employees and dependents, with discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options)
• Access to top clinicians, leading researchers, and modern equipment and technology.

Placement Post-GNRP

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

Shift/Hours

• RNs work a rotating 12-hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide highly competent patient care and treatment.
• Demonstrate empathy and a passion for learning.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• 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.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BSN Preferred
• Completion of UPMC Student Nurse Internship Program or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served.
• Understand the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients 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.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required prior to program start date
• CPR required based on AHA standards (within 30 days of hire)
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance
• Act 33 Clearance
• Act 73 Clearance
• Basic Life Support

Qualifications

• Graduates graduating in Spring/Summer 2026 from nursing school are encouraged to apply.
• GNs must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role - OR - must have a Temporary Practice Permit and commit to taking the NCLEX examination within 6 months of hire.