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Graduate Nurse: ST Health McKeesport

  • MckeesportPA
  • Full-Time
  • Rotating

PostedMay 22, 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 McKeesport is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Staff Nurses. Graduate Nurse Opportunities are highly sought-after and help recent graduates launch their nursing career at ST Health!  

What can you Expect as a 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 $15,000* for Graduate Nurses (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)

  • Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year 

  • 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 RNs work a rotating 12-hour schedule 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 ability to start with TPP and must obtain license within 6 months amount of time of beginning position. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the My Nursing Career Ladder based on their individual experience and education. 

ST Health McKeesport Unit Descriptions: 

3M Oncology- The unit population consists of MedSurg patients as well as hospice patients. The nurse will be expected to provide end-of-life care to ensure the final days of the patient’s life are comfortable.

2M Medical Rehab– 2 Mansfield is a rehabilitation nursing unit focusing on the care of patient’s adult adolescent through geriatric years who require intensive rehabilitation to reach maximum functional status.4M CDU/Med Surg

4M Surgical Unit– is an observation and inpatient unit focusing on the care of patients, adolescent through geriatric years.

5M Step down- High Acuity-The patient population on the Stepdown unit typically require increased care from MedSurg units, but less than ICU. These patients are critically ill but stable at that time. 

Detox– McKeesport detoxification services can consist of medically managed detox or short-term residential rehabilitation. The nurse provides care for either course of action.

Emergency Department– The ED is a non-age-specific unit that provides care for levels of acuity ranging from chest pain or abdominal pain to stroke, gunshot wounds, or stabbings. This is a face-paced unit that requires great focus and time-management.

Psych- Also known as the Behavioral Health Unit, the nurse cares for patients with a new onset of psychiatric symptoms, or an exacerbation of symptoms, requiring inpatient behavioral healthcare. This is a large 37-bed unit. 

  •  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 patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
  • 0-1 year experience.
  • Completion of ST Health student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course at ST Health preferred.
  • BSN preferred.
  • Basic Arrhythmia Class 

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • NIH Certification will be required within 6 months of hire for the following units: ED, CVU, ICU and 4M.
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  • Must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), ST Health requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU. 
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
  • Act 34

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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# Graduate Nurse: ST Health McKeesport

- Location: Mckeesport, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health McKeesport
- Pay: not listed — this posting doesn’t list a range yet. Your recruiter can share it before you apply.
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-05-22T14:15:02.923Z

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

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    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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