Graduate Nurse

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in St. Louis is seeking a Graduate Nurse for the Med/Surg unit. This entry-level role provides hands-on patient care under the guidance of experienced preceptors, including assessments and medication administration.

You will participate in a structured nurse residency, with strong training and clear pathways for professional growth within a mission-driven health system dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Entry-level Graduate Nurse position in Med/Surg.
• Delivers direct patient care under guidance of experienced preceptors.
• Performs patient assessments and administers medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to a diverse adult patient population.
• Collaborate with nursing team to support recovery and discharge planning.
• Participate in a structured nurse residency and ongoing training.

Skills

Patient care

Assessments

Medication administration

Teamwork

Clinical excellence

Job description

BJC HealthCare seeks a Graduate Nurse for our Med/Surg unit in St. Louis. In this entry-level role, you’ll deliver direct patient care under the guidance of experienced preceptors, performing assessments, administering medications, and supporting recovery for diverse adult patients. You’ll work within a mission-driven, patient-focused culture that values compassion, teamwork, and clinical excellence. As part of a large, research-connected health system, you’ll benefit from a structured nurse residency, robust training, and clear pathways for professional growth, while contributing to community health and high-quality, evidence-based care.