Experienced Nurses

With more than 17 clinical specialties at UPMC and more than 50 specialty nursing roles, there’s a nursing career at UPMC that's designed just for you and your chosen field. As you move along the My Nursing Career Ladder or make a change in your career, we equip you with the resources, feedback, leadership, education, and benefits to ensure your success at work and at home.

Graduate Nurses

We believe excellent care begins with an excellent team, which is why we offer a variety of ways for graduate nurses (GNs) to advance in their careers and become the best at what they do! Whether you’re expanding your knowledge through a baccalaureate and/or postgraduate degree, participating in our year-long Nursing Residency program, or embarking on a new leadership opportunity, UPMC is excited to help GNs advance in their nursing careers.

Student Nurses

Kick-start your career and get to know your future profession with hands-on nursing experience at UPMC! Student nurses are invited to apply for our 10-week, paid Summer Student Nursing Internship program that allows you to build on the skills and knowledge gained in the classroom, network with nursing professionals, and develop your professionalism in nursing through educational sessions and guided, direct patient care experiences.

Nursing Support

Our nursing assistants (NAs) and patient care technicians (PCTs) are talented and passionate caregivers focused on delivering the very best patient care possible. With an excellent benefits package, multiple shifts available, and competitive wages, nursing support opportunities can be a lifelong career or a great first step in your health care journey.