About this role
Are you graduating in Spring 2026 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 ST Health Altoona:
ST Health Altoona is a 380-bed level II trauma center that functions as the regional referral center and tertiary hub of ST Health and provides excellent medical care to Altoona, PA and surrounding areas.
What is the Graduate Nurse Rotational Program (GNRP)?
ST Health Altoona is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Staff Nurses to support various hospital units as part of a special Rotational Program. The GNRP will begin in August 2026. Previous participants have had the opportunity to participate in the med/surg/stepdown track for 6 months. GNs will spend the first 12 weeks of orientation on various units and the following 12 weeks rotating between the units, based on availability and preference (participating units: Medical Progressive, Surgical Progressive, Neuro Progressive, Surgical Trauma/Oncology, and Med/Surg Ortho Neuro Trauma).
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 Staff Nurse?
The 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 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 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 type of nursing role and candidate experience)
- ST Health Altoona’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, offering $15,000 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 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?
- At the end of the rotations, you will be matched to a participating unit through a mutual matching process, with consideration to union seniority.
- Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience, education, and union consideration.
Shift/Hours: Our RNs work a rotating 12-hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor.
GNs must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role.
- Completion of ST Health Student Nurse Internship Program or student clinical transitions course at ST Health preferred
- The individual must be able to 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.
- They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients’ requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
- Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
- Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
- Good clinical judgment.
- Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
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
- Basic Life Support
ST Health is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: ST Health Altoona – Med/Surg/Stepdown Track (Spring 2026 Graduates) — Altoona, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Graduate Nurse Rotational… at Pepper Health, Altoona. See the schedule and your recruiter’s name before you apply — this posting doesn’t list a range yet.
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# Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: ST Health Altoona – Med/Surg/Stepdown Track (Spring 2026 Graduates)
- Location: Altoona, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Altoona
- Pay: not listed — this posting doesn’t list a range yet. Your recruiter can share it before you apply.
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-05-28T12:45:03.823Z
## Description
**Are you graduating in Spring 2026 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 ST Health Altoona:**
…
Where you’ll work
Altoona, PA
A close-knit central-PA community in the Allegheny foothills, home to our Altoona hospital and a growing surgical program — where nurses know their patients by name and the mountains are twenty minutes away.
- Pepper Health Altoona
- Altoona Surgical Pavilion
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
The fellowship paired me with preceptors who had decades on the unit. A year in, I was confident taking the sickest patients on the floor.
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
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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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