new grad RNs in Pittsburgh

Hi! I am a recent new grad from Pitt who has started working at UPMC Presby. As an internal employee (I was a PCT for 2 years), I know that they tend to hire internals first (but then again, I feel like most hospitals do this). In terms of being a second-degree student, I know of second-degree students (also Pitt grads) who have been hired by UPMC, so I don't think they are holding that against you.

It may seem like UPMC prefers Pitt grads, but I feel like more Pitt grads are hired at UPMC facilities because we literally have every clinical rotation at UPMC hospitals. Many of us make connections with unit directors during clinical time, especially during our transitions/senior preceptorship, and are offered jobs upon graduation if positions are open.

WPAHS also hires new grads, and because they expanded West Penn, I know they are hiring as well.

In terms of who to contact, I looked on the employee website, and to contact a nurse recruiter, it says to email nurse@upmc.edu with questions.

I feel like every hospital is different in terms of "what they are looking for." I am not really sure what UPMC "looks" for specifically, but it does sound like you have good previous employment experiences! Just try to make your resume really stand out, because with most applications being online, I think that is what recruiters have to base their decisions off of.

I hope this helped, and let me know if you have any questions! I'll try my best to answer.

i was hired at presby as a new grad and started in feb. Was called in for a interview three days after applying for a handful of jobs. I moved from ohio as a 2nd degree nurse with a background in management. Just keep applying