Graduate Nurse

Welcome! We're so glad you're here!
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the next cohort of our Nurse Residency Program.
Our Nurse Residency Program is an intensive, integrative, and collaborative approach to preparing new graduate nurses to lead in the advancement of nursing care for children, adolescents, and young adults through innovation, expansion of evidence-based practice, and the global sharing of knowledge.

Through a comprehensive blend of didactic and simulation content, our twelve-month curriculum ensures that new graduate nurses have the comfort and confidence to excel in their new role as a Pediatric Oncology Nurse e.

Our program is unique, offering unrivaled support for new nurses as they begin their journey to practice:

Not licensed yet? We can help! Our unique model allows new graduates to join the program before they're licensed, and we provide extensive support to help you prepare for the NCLEX including study materials, designated study time, and group test-prep. And--of course--all the high fives you can handle the day you pass.

Not sure which department is for you? No problem. The program begins with a six week rotation through all of our nursing service lines where you'll have the opportunity to experience and explore nursing roles in our Inpatient Units, Outpatient Clinics, and Nursing Surgical Services. Rotations culminate in a Match Day celebration where you'll match with your new team!

Open to new or upcoming BSN graduates who are transitioning from school to patient care. To participate, candidates must have completed their BSN program before this cohort begins in January 2027.

• BSN required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• 3.2 GPA minimum preferred, but 3.5 GPA or above is highly preferred

Ready to take a look around? Begin your journey with a virtual tour of our campus. New to Memphis? Welcome! You'll love it here! Our residency cohorts come from across the country, so we have amazing programs in place—an internal roommate-finder program, group outings, and volunteer opportunities—to help you meet new people, explore new places, and make Memphis your home.

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $31.50 - $55.00 per hour for the role of Graduate Nurse.

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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