Here's how we support our nurses: UPMC's Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for 2026 & 2027 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment paid over three years ( Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount. 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 licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.