What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Unit position at UPMC?
Join Our Team: Full-Time Graduate Nurse at UPMC St. Margaret
UPMC St. Margaret is excited to welcome a Full-Time Graduate Nurse to our 4B Orthopedics Unit. We invite Graduate Nurses with a Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) or a valid RN license to apply and begin an impactful career with us.
About UPMC St. Margaret: At UPMC, we are committed to delivering exceptional care—every patient, every time. Our nurses are at the heart of this mission, creating positive experiences and fostering healing relationships. Join us and become part of Life Changing Medicine in your community.
Generous Sign-On Bonus:
- $15,000 with a two-year commitment for Graduate Nurses with less than one year of RN experience.
About 4B Orthopedics:
Our 4B Unit is a 30-bed orthopedic unit recognized as a Total Knee and Total Hip Center of Excellence. Patients from across the region trust us for advanced orthopedic care. This high-volume unit thrives on teamwork and collaboration with surgical and rehabilitation teams. Flexibility is key—and we extend that same flexibility to support your work-life balance. You’ll work in a fast-paced, supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in helping patients recover and celebrate milestones in their post-operative journey.
We provide comprehensive orthopedic services for adult and geriatric patients, including minimally invasive total joint replacements (hip and knee), spinal surgery, foot and ankle procedures, hand surgery, and fracture care. Pain management is central to our approach, and while orthopedics is our primary focus, we also care for general medical-surgical patients as needed.
Why UPMC?
We invest in your success—financially, personally, and professionally—from day one:
- Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
- Loan Repayment: Up to $20,000 over three years for eligible nursing graduates
- Career Ladders: Opportunities for advancement and recognition of experience and education
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $6,000 annually, plus no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options
- Top Resources: Access to leading clinicians, researchers, and cutting-edge technology
- Professional Growth: The Professional Staff Nurse role is a valued step in our nursing career ladder, offering continued development and advancement.
Responsibilities:
As a Graduate Nurse, you will:
- Apply the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care framework to create a healing environment.
- Develop individualized care plans, demonstrate critical thinking, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team.
- Provide education and support to patients and families, assist with transitions of care, and serve as a resource for students and new staff.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, shared governance, and evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and respect while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.