Graduate Nurse : UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
- Full-time
Job Description
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?
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UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Psychiatric Staff Nurses. Graduate Nurse Opportunities are highly sought-after and help recent graduates launch their nursing career at UPMC!
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Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. This is nearly one in five adults. Are you searching for the opportunity to make an impact on these individuals? Are you passionate about dispelling widespread stigma and misunderstanding associated with mental health?
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For more than 70 years, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital has been a national leader in the treatment of mental health and addictive disorders throughout the lifespan. In conjunction with the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, we continue to strive to be one of the nation’s foremost academic- based psychiatric care facilities and remain dedicated to providing professionals with state-of-the-art training and assistance.
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What can you Expect as a Psychiatric Staff Nurse?
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The Psychiatric 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.
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As a Psychiatric 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.
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The GN level candidate starting rate is $33.25 (BSN $34.75).
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How does UPMC Support our Nurses?
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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.
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Here are a few examples of how we support our nurses :
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- Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $12,500 for Graduate Nurses
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Shifts / Hours : Our Psychiatric Staff Nurses work variable shifts of 8 and 12-hours to ensure 24 / 7 coverage on the floor.
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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 time 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.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
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UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority / Females / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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