Graduate Nurse : UPMC Somerset (Union)

Are you a current student nurse graduating in Fall / Winter 2025, Spring 2026 or Summer 2026 and looking to continue your nursing career at UPMC?

UPMC Somerset is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses. Graduate Nurse Opportunities are highly sought-after and help recent graduates launch their nursing career at UPMC!

About UPMC Somerset

UPMC Somerset is a community-based hospital in Somerset, PA. Our facility thrives on education and growth, along with having a team-based environment!

UPMC Somerset Units

Nursing Unit 3A - Cardiology Medicine

Nursing Unit 3B - Surgical Acute Care

Emergency Room

Nursing Unit 4B - Behavioral Health

Operating Room

What can you Expect as a 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 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 :

Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000

• for Graduate Nurses (
• Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)

Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year

Professional Development Program allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education

Tuition reimbursement at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus 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

Shifts / Hours : Our RNs work a rotating 8, 10, and 12-hour schedule based on department needs to ensure respective coverage.

Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role OR ability to start with TPP and must obtain license within 60 days' time of beginning position.

Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of PA.

Graduate nurses must take the State Board Nursing Examination within 60 days of hire

NIHSS upon hire.

In addition to the above the following are unit specific :

Telemetry : Certs required (upon hire or within 6 mo) are Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia & ACLS. NIHSS upon hire.

ICU : Certs required (upon hire or within 6mo) are ACLS, Basic Critical Care Nursing Course, & Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation Course. NIHSS upon hire.

ED : Certs required (upon hire or within 6mo) are ACLS & PALS. Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation Course (upon hire or within 1yr). NIHSS upon hire.

OR : Certs required (upon hire or within 6 months) ACLS & Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

Basic Life Support (BLS)

BCLS (upon hire or within 6 Months

Registered Nurse (RN)

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

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