Graduate Nurse: UPMC Western Maryland - Spring 2027

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Graduate Nurse: UPMC Western Maryland - Spring 2027

Cumberland, MD

Posted 5 days ago

About the job

UPMC Western Maryland provides healthcare services to local communities with advanced tech and experienced staff. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care, supporting nurse development, and fostering a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of patient care principles
Ability to interact with all ages
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

Diploma or degree in nursing
BLS and CPR certification
Eligible for RN licensure within 120 days
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities

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Are you a current student nurse graduating in Spring 2027 and looking to continue your nursing career at UPMC?

UPMC Western Maryland is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses. Secure a role up to a year prior to graduation!

If you are not a graduate nurse but interested in this position, please apply to this job posting: 260000K8

About UPMC Western Maryland

UPMC Western Maryland provides healthcare services for residents in Allegany and Garrett Counties in Maryland and surrounding counties in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. State-of-the-art medical equipment and an experienced staff ensure community members have access to serious medicine close to home.

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:

Generous Sign-On Bonus for roles on select units
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 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 12 hour shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.

GNs must be eligible for State Board Licensure and must obtain their license within 120 days of graduation. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.

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:

BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification, but will provide training if necessary.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Graduate Nurses must obtain a Registered Professional Nurse license either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located within 120 days of the date of their graduation from nursing school.

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

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