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Graduate Nurse: ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • Rotating

PostedJune 2, 2025

About this role

Are you a current student nurse graduating in Fall/Winter 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026 and looking to continue your nursing career at ST Health?

ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Psychiatric Staff Nurses. Graduate Nurse Opportunities are highly sought-after and help recent graduates launch their nursing career at ST Health!

Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. This is nearly one in five adults. Are you searching for the opportunity to make an impact on these individuals? Are you passionate about dispelling widespread stigma and misunderstanding associated with mental health?

For more than 70 years, ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital has been a national leader in the treatment of mental health and addictive disorders throughout the lifespan.  In conjunction with the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, we continue to strive to be one of the nation’s foremost academic- based psychiatric care facilities and remain dedicated to providing professionals with state-of-the-art training and assistance.

What can you Expect as a Psychiatric Staff Nurse?

The Psychiatric 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 Psychiatric 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. 

The GN level candidate starting rate is $35.75 (BSN $37.25)

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 $12,500 for Graduate Nurses
  • ST Health’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, for 2025 & 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 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

Shifts/Hours: Our Psychiatric Staff Nurses work variable shifts of 8 and 12-hours to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor. 

Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role -[OR]- must have ability to start with TPP and must obtain license within 6 months of time of beginning position or within 1 year of graduation whichever comes first. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education. 

  • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing required.
  • BSN preferred.
  • Six months of experience in Clinical Psychiatry preferred.
  • Successful completion of the central and unit specific orientation programs including the medication proficiency examination.
  • The incumbent must by physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent, mentally ill patients as necessary including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring, and pushing and pulling equipment, such as, wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
  • 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:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal 
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

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

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# Graduate Nurse: ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital
- Pay: not listed — this posting doesn’t list a range yet. Your recruiter can share it before you apply.
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## Description

**Are you a current student nurse graduating in Fall/Winter 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026 and looking to continue your nursing career at ST Health?**

ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital is pleased to announce we are **NOW HIRING** Graduate Nurses as full-time Psychiatric Staff Nurses. Graduate Nurse Opportunities are highly sought-after and help recent graduates launch their nursing career at ST Health!
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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.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • 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

Maya S., Director of Nursing

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.

Maya S.Director of Nursing — started as a new-grad RN

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. 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

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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