Graduate Nurse : UPMC Presbyterian

Graduate Nurse Opportunities : UPMC Presbyterian

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 Presbyterian 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 Presbyterian

Our Level 1 Trauma Center, UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet designated hospital , is hiring Full-Time Registered Nurses to support various units throughout our facility. UPMC Presbyterian is located in the heart of Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood. UPMC Presbyterian is a recognized leader in organ transplants, renowned teaching hospital, and a center for ongoing cutting-edge research.

Service Lines Hiring :

• The Cardiothoracic Service Line encompasses five units focused on the care of cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular patients. We specialize in LVADs, cystic fibrosis, heart, lung and bone marrow transplant on units 3E, 4D / 5D, 7D, 9D, 10D / 10G. Nursing and patient care services have the opportunity to provide innovative therapies and cutting-edge treatments with a focus on patient-family centered relationship.
• The Medicine Service Line at UPMC Presbyterian is a significant service supporting our academic teaching program mission. Units 12S, 12N, 11S, 10E / W, 10S, 8N, 7G span across both the Presbyterian and Montefiore buildings, with over 150 beds. These units care for chronic and acute medical conditions including but not limited to pulmonary, cardiovascular, neurological, and infectious diseases.
• The Trauma Neuro Service Line at UPMC Presbyterian is a dynamic service supporting the hospital's Comprehensive Stroke Certification as well as the Level 1 Trauma designation. The units in this service line include : 5G, 6D, 7F, 8D, 8G, 9G, and 12D. These units care for any patient with an acute injury of the brain or spinal cord as well as provide the post operative care for the neurosurgical patient population.
• The Transplant & Inpatient Surgery Service Line consists of several departments all with a unique surgically based focus. Each unit is staffed by nurses who are specialists in their respective fields and provide compassionate care and clinical excellence : 5E / W, 8W, 9N, 10N, 11N, 11E / W.

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 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 :

Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role OR must have ability to start with TPP and must obtain license within 6 months of beginning position or within 1 year of graduation whichever comes first. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :