UPMC Mercy Health Center

The short version

You would step into UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh, the city’s first hospital (founded 1847) and now the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Burn Center under one roof.

Employer research, Aug 8, 2026

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   You can enter through My Residency Program with clinical skill-building, mentorship, and peer support, plus a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for eligible graduate nurses.

   For new grads

   Sources

   As of 2026Source: us.trabajo.org
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   You can move up on My Nursing Career Ladder for self-directed advancement and salary growth, with Professional Staff Nurse roles on 8A Neuro ICU listed in the $85,000–$105,000 range.

   For experienced nurses

   Sources

   As of 2026 · 2024-09-25Source 1: us.trabajo.orgSource 2: jobleads.comSource 3: indeed.com
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   Qualifying roles offer loan repayment up to $20,000 over three years and tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 a year.

   For new grads

   Sources

   As of 2026Source: us.trabajo.org

Who it fits

Nursing here

What nurses say

The hard parts

• Some former new-grad med/surg nurses reported inconsistent preceptors, little guidance, and weak managerial support during orientation.

  Sources

  As of 2022-05-26 · 2026Source 1: indeed.comSource 2: us.trabajo.org

What to ask

• How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
• Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
• How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
• What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
• Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?

Living in Pittsburgh, PA