- NPI
- 1588679990
- Employer type
- Academic Medical Center
- Magnet designation
- multiple UPMC hospitals Magnet-designated (Presbyterian, Shadyside, St. Margaret, etc.)
UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) RN Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026) Magnet
Complete guide to nursing careers at UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center): pay, credentials, Magnet status, union CBA, EHR stack, and honest application workflow. Sourced from CMS Hospital Compare + ANCC Magnet + employer careers pages.
Employer identity
Nurse roles and requirements
| Role | Min Experience | BSN | New-grad pathway | Union |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff RN | 0 yr | preferred | yes — UPMC Nurse Career Launch | no |
Staff RN — required: RN license, BLS. Preferred: CCRN, CEN, CNOR, OCN.
Where UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) hires
4 states: PA, NY, WV, MD
Priority metros: Pittsburgh, PA, Harrisburg, PA, Altoona, PA, Erie, PA
License reciprocity: accepts NLC multistate license. PA is compact state
Source: employer careers page (verified 2026-04-22)
UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) RN pay structure (2026)
Staff RN
- Base hourly: $32–$58/hr
- Shift differentials: charge: +$3.0, nights: +$4.0, weekends: +$4.5
- Charge RN premium: +$3.0/hr
- Specialty cert adders: CEN: +$1.5/hr, CCRN: +$1.5/hr, CNOR: +$1.5/hr
Source: UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) careers / wage data
Work culture and support
EHR stack
- Primary: Epic (via UPMC's own deployment + partnership)
- Meds: Epic Willow
- ~32% of shift in documentation
Benefits
- Pto Weeks Start: 4
- Health Insurance: comprehensive
- Parental Leave Weeks: 12
- Retirement Match Pct: 5
- Tuition Reimbursement: 6000
- Loan Repayment Nhsc Eligible: False
How to apply to UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)
- Start application: UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) careers portal
- Phone screen: expect questions on:
- License + compact status
- BSN timeline
- Specialty interest
- Shift preference
- Assessment: UPMC behavioral + clinical scenario
- Drug screen: pre-employment
- Background check: full criminal + NPDB
- Typical time-to-offer: ~21 days
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