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New Grad Nurse Residency Programs in Altoona, PA
2 hospitals and health systems in the Altoona area have 6 new grad RN jobs open today, and 2 jobs for nursing students. Each is read every night from the hospital's own job board, with the cohort it starts in and the pay it states.
The Altoona area here is the Altoona, PA metropolitan area.
Cohorts open now
The start dates the Altoona area's new grad RN postings name.
Units hiring new grads
The units the postings name, with how many jobs name each.
Hospitals hiring new grad RNs in Altoona
Most open jobs in the area first, with the cohorts, units and pay of their postings here.
| Hospital | Open jobs | Cohorts named | Units | Posted pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC | 5 | Winter 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027 | Medical-surgical, Rotational or float, Step-down and progressive care | Not stated |
| Acadia Healthcare | 1 | Not named | Several | Not stated |
Open new grad RN jobs in Altoona
Residencies, new grad RN jobs and graduate nurse (GN) jobs, newest first. Each opens its full posting and applies on the hospital's own job board.
- New Grad LPN Opportunity - $20k Sign-OnAcadia Healthcare · Williamsburg, PA · 4d ago
- Graduate Nurse: UPMC Altoona (Fall/Winter 2026 Graduates)UPMC · Altoona, PA · 2mo ago
- Graduate Nurse: UPMC Altoona (Summer 2027 Graduates)UPMC · Altoona, PA · 2mo ago
- Graduate Nurse: UPMC Altoona (Spring 2027 Graduates)UPMC · Altoona, PA · 2mo ago
- Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: UPMC Altoona – Med/Surg/Stepdown Track (Spring 2027 Graduates)UPMC · Altoona, PA · 4mo ago
- Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: UPMC Altoona – Med/Surg/Stepdown Track (Fall/Winter 2026 Graduates)UPMC · Altoona, PA · 4mo ago
Nurse extern and student nurse jobs in Altoona
Paid jobs for nursing students, often the way into a hospital's residency after graduation.
- Patient Care Technician, Nursing Student - T12 CardiologyUPMC · Altoona, PA · today$18.99–$28.11/hr
- Patient Care Technician, Nursing Student - 7E NeurologyUPMC · Altoona, PA · 3d ago$18.99–$28.11/hr
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Frequently asked questions
Which hospitals in Altoona have nurse residency programs?
2 hospitals and health systems in the Altoona area have new grad RN jobs open today: UPMC (5) and Acadia Healthcare (1). Each one's jobs are read every night from its own job board.
When do Altoona nurse residencies start?
The Altoona postings open today name Winter 2026 (2 jobs), Spring 2027 (2 jobs) and Summer 2027 (1 job); the others name no start date and are usually filled as new graduates are licensed. Hospitals hire residents months before they start, so apply as soon as the cohort you want is posted.
How much do new grad nurses make in Altoona?
None of the Altoona new grad RN postings open today states an hourly rate. Each hospital's page shows the pay its other postings state.
Which units hire new grad nurses in Altoona?
The Altoona new grad RN postings open today name medical-surgical (2), rotational or float (2) and step-down and progressive care (2). Most residencies hire into one unit, so apply to the postings for the units you want.
Can I apply before I pass the NCLEX?
Yes, at most hospitals: residencies hire new graduates before they are licensed, and a posting marked "GN" or "Graduate Nurse" takes nurses who have graduated but not yet passed the NCLEX. You need an active RN license in the job's state by the date the posting states.