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Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: UPMC Jameson - Med/Surg Track (Spring 2027 Graduates)

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New Castle, Pennsylvania

You'll rotate through several hospital units, working beside an experienced nurse who mentors you.

Posted Oct 19 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · Rotating Shift/Hours: Our RNs work a rotating 12-hour schedule
Unit and setting
Med-Surg Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients.Patients of all ages
License
RN license Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required prior to program start dateCurrent Pennsylvania RN license before program start
Term
Permanent as full-time Professional Staff NursesFull-time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
Current Pennsylvania RN license before program start Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required prior to program start date Check your license
License
Temporary Practice Permit, then NCLEX within 4 months of hireAfter hire · within 4 months of hire must have a Temporary Practice Permit and commit to taking the NCLEX examination within 4 months of hire
Certification
CPR or BLS (AHA standards) within 30 days of hireAfter hire · within 30 days of hire CPR or BLS required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Education
Diploma, associate, bachelor’s or direct-entry master’s nursing degree accepted Diploma, associate, bachelor’s, and direct -entry master’s degree levels all welcome!
Also asks
Graduating from nursing school in Spring 2027 Are you graduating in Spring 2027 from nursing school and looking to launch your nursing career?
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered
Bonus
$20,000 loan repayment over three yearsAvailable to 2026 & 2027 nursing graduates; prorated for eligible flex full-time RN roles
Pay reviews
Salary set by career ladder based on experience and education Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.

Benefits

  • Benefits$20,000 loan repayment over three years
  • BenefitsUp to 5.5 weeks paid time off annuallyUp to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually
  • BenefitsSeven paid holidays each yearplus seven paid holidays each year
  • BenefitsDedicated career laddersDedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic yearTuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution
  • Monthly loan repayment up to $20,000 paid over three years (prorated for eligible flex full-time RN roles)
  • Up to five and a half weeks of PTO annually plus seven paid holidays

The role and schedule

Cross-training
Rotate through units over a 9-month Med/Surg track participate in the following GNRP Medical Surgical Track for 9 months
Hours stated
Our RNs work a rotating 12-hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.
Start
Program begins Spring/Summer 2027 The GNRP will begin in Spring/Summer 2027
Details
90-bed hospital UPMC Jameson is a 90-bed, full-service community hospital
Details
Resource pool nurse as mentor Having a resource pool nurse as a mentor

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
9-month orientation Previous participants have had the opportunity to participate in the following GNRP Medical Surgical Track for 9 months.
Residency
The GNRP will begin in Spring/Summer 2027.
Your preceptor
A preceptor is assigned to you Having preceptors for each rotation

The workplace

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UPMC
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on UPMC’s careers page.

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UPMC Jameson (JAM) 1211 Wilmington Avenue , 16105 Are you graduating in Spring 2027 from nursing school and looking to launch your nursing career? Our Graduate Nurse Rotational Program may be the perfect fit! You will rotate through various units within the hospital to gain valuable and varied experience while working alongside an experienced nurse to help mentor and guide you in your learning. If you are not a graduate nurse but interested in opportunities at this facility, please apply to this job posting: https://careers.upmc.com/job/23407748/professional-staff-nurse-upmc-jameson/

About UPMC Jameson

UPMC Jameson is a 90-bed, full-service community hospital providing inpatient hospital care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, emergency medicine, senior care, rehabilitation, and a variety of specialized health care services. Formerly Jameson Health System, the organization became part of UPMC in 2016, merging and consolidating operations with UPMC Horizon, forming an aligned, regional strategic approach to health care. Our team includes more than 300 physicians and nearly 800 employees.

What is the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program (GNRP)? UPMC Jameson is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses to support various hospital units as part of a special Rotational Program. The GNRP will begin in Spring/Summer 2027. Previous participants have had the opportunity to participate in the following GNRP Medical Surgical Track for 9 months.

Why Join the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program? Opportunity to explore and find your right ‘home’ in nursing at UPMC Fantastic chance to learn from many talented nurses and receive a broad education in nursing Having a resource pool nurse as a mentor Having preceptors for each rotation What Can You Expect as a GNRP 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

UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, available to 2026 & 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 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 other educational 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 What Does Placement Look Like Post-GNRP? Upon completion of the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program, placements are determined by participant preference, Hiring Manager preference, and business need through a collaborative matching process at UPMC Jameson. 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: Our RNs work a rotating 12-hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor. 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 4 months of hire. 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 4 months of hire. CPR or BLS required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Act 33 Act 34 Act 73 UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Living costs about 2% below the US average

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