About this role
This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!
Sign-On Bonus Details: A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for Graduate Nurses
Are you graduating in Spring 2026 from nursing school and looking 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’s medicine service line to gain valuable experience while working alongside an experienced nurse to help mentor and guide you in your learning.
About ST Health Shadyside:
ST Health Shadyside’s Medicine Division provides new nurses with the foundations to develop and be a part of the future of care. Nurses who work in these units are developed and trained to maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
- 3 Pavilion, Internal Medicine: A medical telemetry/internal medicine teaching unit with 24 beds. This highly trained, team-oriented unit primarily cares for medical, cardiac monitored patients, and stroke patients. All nurses are telemetry trained and NIH stroke scale certified. This is a teaching unit with a dynamic learning environment, where you will gain experience with chest tubes, feeding tubes, trachs, and monitors. 3 Pavilion has a fast pace of work and a diverse patient population.
- 3 East, Family Practice: A family practice and teaching unit with 23 beds. The patient population on 3 East is comprised of all ages that are being treated for a wide array of conditions and are in need of compassionate and expert nursing care. 3 East offers a fertile learning environment with exposure to diverse patient care opportunities.
- 4 East, Internal Medicine: An internal medicine and teaching unit with 24 beds. 4 East was the first med/surg unit in PA to receive the ANCC Silver Beacon Award for Excellence. In this unit, you will see a high number of cystic fibrosis and peritoneal dialysis patients, in addition to patients with pulmonary conditions such as COPD and pneumonia. 4 East strives to create a uniquely caring and healing environment, with a staff that is very supportive of each other.
- 4 Pavilion/South, Medical Cardiology & Internal Medicine: An Internal Medicine and Medical/Interventional Cardiology unit with 35 beds. The patients on this unit are typically admitted for a wide variety of medical conditions with a concentration on cardiac management and procedures such as PTCA, pacemaker insertion, or AICD insertion. The unit culture is team-oriented with a supportive staff, a great place for both experienced nurses as well as graduate nurses.
- 5 Pavilion, Medical Telemetry/Cardiology: An 18-bed medical telemetry and cardiology unit. 5 Pavilion is a highly trained, team-oriented unit primarily caring for medical, cardiac monitored patients, and stroke patients. All nurses are telemetry trained. This is a teaching unit with a dynamic learning environment, where you will gain experience with chest tubes, feeding tubes, trachs, and monitors. The culture of the unit strongly promotes collaborating with physicians, residents, interns, and multidisciplinary team members and creates an atmosphere conducive to learning. Professional development initiatives and leadership support empower nurses to become active and respected participants within the interprofessional team that provides evidence-based, compassionate care to our patients.
What is the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program (GNRP)?
The GNRP will begin in August 2026. Previous participants have had the opportunity to rotate through various units including 3 East, 3 Pavilion, 4 East, 4 Pavilion, and 5 Pavilion for 12 months.
Why Join the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program?
- Opportunity to explore and find your right ‘home’ in nursing at ST Health
- 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 ST Health Support our Nurses?
ST Health 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, ST Health 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 $10,000* for Graduate Nurses (Amount and eligibility based on the type of nursing role and candidate experience)
- ST Health’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, for 2025 and 2026 nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years
- 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 other educational discounts for ST Health 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 ST Health Shadyside.
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education.
- Graduate Nurses with an associate’s degree/diploma in nursing, BSN, or MSN will be considered
- Completion of ST Health Student Nurse Internship Program or student clinical transitions course at ST Health preferred.
- 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:
- Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required prior to program start date
- CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Act 34 Criminal Clearance
- Basic Life Support
ST Health is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Pay range
$37.00–$48.21 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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# Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: Shadyside Hospital – Medicine Track (Spring 2026 Graduates)
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Shadyside
- Pay: $37.00–$48.21 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-10T21:45:56.307Z
## Description
**This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!**
Sign-On Bonus Details: A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for Graduate Nurses
…
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role
I started at the bedside. Pepper grew me into leadership — a residency year, tuition support, and a manager who asked "what's next for you?" every single year.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I self-schedule?
Most inpatient units use self-scheduling in 4-week blocks, with weekend and holiday rotations shared equitably across the team.
About this roleDo you pay for certifications?
Specialty certification exams, renewals and review courses are covered — and certified nurses earn a differential.
About this roleIs there a nurse residency program?
Yes — a 12-month, accredited residency for new-grad RNs with dedicated preceptors, simulation labs and a cohort that starts together.
About this roleWhat support exists at the bedside?
Clinical resource nurses on every shift, a no-lift equipment program, and unit councils where staff nurses drive practice changes.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
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Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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