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Graduate Nurse: ST Health St. Margaret Hospital

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • Rotating

PostedDecember 10, 2025

Pay$36.50–$45.04 / hr

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About this role

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

About ST Health St. Margaret

ST Health St. Margaret is a three-time ANCC Magnet Designated hospital located in Aspinwall PA, northeast of Pittsburgh, PA. ST Health St. Margaret is a community hospital where our greatest asset is our amazing team. If you enjoy working in a setting where you have an opportunity to build many meaningful interdepartmental relationships, then ST Health St. Margaret is the place for you! As a Magnet designated facility, our nurses participate in the shared governance of our facility.  Through various councils and committees, you will have an opportunity to grow your career and professional practice in a supportive and engaging environment.

Units hiring Graduate Nurses include:

4A Acute Rehabilitation:

  • 28 private room unit
  • Provides comprehensive rehab services to patients 18+

4B Orthopedic:

  • 30 bed orthopedic unit
  • Specializing in total joint replacement, spinal surgery, and shoulder/foot/ankle surgeries

5B Medical/Pulmonary/Renal:

  • 33 bed med/surg unit for adult and geriatric patients
  • Wide range of general adult medical diagnoses (i.e. CHF,COPD and Peritoneal Dialysis

Graduate Nurse Rotational Program

What can you Expect as a 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:

  • 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)
  • ST Health’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, for nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount)
  • Paid Time Off
  • 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

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 4 months 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.

  • Zero to two years of experience.
  • 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 patients 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.
  • Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
  • Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
  • Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
    • Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
    • Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within FOUR 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 4 months of their start date, or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
  • ST Health approved national certification preferred.
  • Act 34

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

Pay range

$36.50–$45.04 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro

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# Graduate Nurse: ST Health St. Margaret Hospital

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health St. Margaret
- Pay: $36.50–$45.04 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-10T21:45:43.773Z

## Description

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

**About ST Health St. Margaret**
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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

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  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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