New Graduate Nurse

Job Description

New Graduate Nurse – Barnes-Jewish Hospital (2026 Graduates)

This position is specifically designed for student nurses graduating June – August 2026 with an ADN, BSN, or MSN, who are embarking on their first Registered Nurse (RN) role. By applying, students will be directly connected to our Graduate Nurse recruitment team, dedicated to assisting new graduates through the Staff Nurse application process.

Available units will be listed directly on the application, allowing you to select your units of interest when you apply. Please note that some units fill quickly, so early application is encouraged.

Additional Information About The Role

Medical/Surgical units at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH) offer a $5 Med/Surg differential.

About Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Barnes-Jewish Hospital stands as the St. Louis region’s premier adult hospital, formed from the merger of the historic Barnes and Jewish Hospitals. As Missouri’s largest hospital, it upholds a rich tradition alongside its partner, Washington University School of Medicine, providing cutting-edge treatments, educating future medical professionals, and striving to enhance community health.

• For over two decades, Barnes-Jewish Hospital has consistently been ranked on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll. In 2022, it ranked 11th nationally, with 11 specialties receiving national recognition.
• It was the first hospital in Missouri to achieve Magnet designation in 2003 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing and has maintained this prestigious status consistently since.
• As a teaching hospital, BJH is staffed by over 1,500 Washington University Physicians, representing the clinical practice for the Washington University School of Medicine. This academic partnership has been instrumental in developing numerous globally adopted treatments and procedures.
• Barnes-Jewish Hospital also serves as a critical safety net hospital for the city of St. Louis, providing care for the underserved and under-insured. The hospital caters to an incredibly diverse patient population, including individuals from around the world speaking over 100 different languages, and conducts extensive community health education programs throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Role Purpose

The Graduate Nurse delivers direct patient care activities, encompassing assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, all within the established guidelines of nursing care standards. This role is performed after completing a nursing program but prior to licensure. The Graduate Nurse will be required to obtain full RN licensure within 90 days of graduation from an accredited school of nursing to maintain employment within a Health Service Organization (HSO) in the state of Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and their families on managing illness or injury, including post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.
• Develops and implements individualized plans of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, adhering to established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Promotes patient and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Evaluates patient responses and modifies the plan of care accordingly throughout the patient’s stay.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Engages in professional development opportunities.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

• Nursing Diploma/Associate’s – Nursing

Preferred Requirements

(No specific preferred qualifications were listed beyond “Preferred Requirements” in the provided text.)

Available Benefits

• BSN Differential
• Benefits Eligible (Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date)
• Student-Loan Repayment Eligible at Select Hospitals
• Tuition Assistance (Available on first day)
• Nurse Residency Programs Available at Select Hospitals
• Disability insurance• paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Not all benefits apply to all jobs. To learn more, visit our Benefits Summary.

Application and Connection

Interested in applying to other BJC Health Hospitals in the East Region? Visit www.bjccareers.org and search “New Graduate Nurse” to see all available hospitals’ Graduate Nurse applications.

Click the links below to learn more about other BJC Health Hospitals in the East Region:

• Alton Memorial Hospital
• Barnes-Jewish Hospital
• Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital
• Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
• Christian Hospital
• Memorial Hospital Belleville
• Memorial Hospital Shiloh
• Missouri Baptist Medical Center
• Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
• Parkland Health Center
• Progress West Hospital
• St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Not sure if you’re ready to apply but want to stay connected? Submit your contact information here: Stay Connected – BJC Health System

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer.