Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: UPMC Mercy – Trauma/Burn Track

4 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, United States UPMC Life Changing Medicine Full time

Are you graduating in Spring 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.

About UPMC Mercy:

Located in downtown Pittsburgh, UPMC Mercy is the region’s only combined Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Burn Center. It is also the home and hub of the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute. As Pittsburgh’s only Catholic hospital, UPMC Mercy works to provide compassionate quality health care to all people.

What is the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program (GNRP)?

UPMC Mercy 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 August . Previous participants have had the opportunity to rotate through various units including the 11E Burn,Trauma,Ortho Unit and the 7E Rehabilitation Unit for 12 months. Opportunities to shadow in the Trauma Burn ICU and the Emergency Department are available in this track.

Why Join the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program?

Opportunity to explore and find your right ‘home’ in nursing at UPMC

Fantastic opportunity 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:

Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $10,* for Graduate Nurses (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience) 

UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, for & nursing graduates, offering $20,* 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, 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 Mercy.

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. Typical start times include 7am and 7pm.

GNs must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role.

BSN Preferred

Completion of UPMC Student Nurse Internship Program or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.

Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan

Assess data on patients' statuses to identify each patient's specific care needs

Ability to 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 judgement, 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.

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Act 34 Criminal Clearance

ACT 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance

ACT 33 Child Abuse Clearance 

Basic Life Support

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



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