Graduate Nurse Prepare to Travel Program (UPMC Presbyterian)

UPMC

Mar 29

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
Pittsburgh

Requirements

No experience required. BSN 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 patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
Completion of UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred
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.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse
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 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), UPMC 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

Responsibilities

This unique and brand new 12-month rotational program is designed to help you prepare for the experience of travel nursing! In this position you will rotate through our medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, trauma, and surgical patient populations. A preceptor in each specialty will be assigned to you to help build a foundation of nursing skills in their area of expertise. To ensure that you are set up for success, there will be frequent check-ins with our nursing leaders. Continued participation in this program will be contingent upon performance, lack of disciplinary action, and meeting all requirements/expectations of the hiring units.
Upon completion of this program, the experience you gain will jump-start your career as a skilled and confident travel nurse! If you were to find a specialty/unit you would like to pursue at UPMC Presbyterian during this time, a streamlined hiring process is in place to land you in the position you were meant to be in.

FAQs

What is the Prepare to Travel Program at UPMC Presbyterian?

The Prepare to Travel Program at UPMC Presbyterian is designed to help graduate nurses advance their careers by providing opportunities to travel and gain experience in different hospital settings.

Why was the Prepare to Travel Program created?

The Prepare to Travel Program was created to help graduate nurses achieve their career goals by offering them the chance to work in different hospital settings, gain diverse experience, and develop their skills.

Is UPMC Presbyterian a Magnet designated hospital?

Yes, UPMC Presbyterian is a Magnet designated hospital, recognized for excellence in nursing and patient care.

What are the benefits of participating in the Prepare to Travel Program?

Participating in the Prepare to Travel Program allows graduate nurses to travel to different hospital settings, gain diverse experience, develop their skills, and advance their careers.

How can I apply for the Prepare to Travel Program at UPMC Presbyterian?

You can apply for the Prepare to Travel Program at UPMC Presbyterian through the hospital's job application portal or by contacting the nursing recruitment team.

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A $23 billion health care provider and insurer, Pittsburgh-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centered, cost-effective, accountable care. The largest nongovernmental employer in Pennsylvania, UPMC integrates 92,000 employees, 40 hospitals, 700 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, and a 4 million-member Insurance Services Division, the largest medical insurer in western Pennsylvania. In the most recent fiscal year, UPMC contributed $1.4 billion in benefits to its communities, including more care to the region’s most vulnerable citizens than any other health care institution, and paid more than $800 million in federal, state, and local taxes. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial, and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialization arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside among the nation’s best hospitals in many specialties and ranks UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on its Honor Roll of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.