New-Graduate Registered Nurse Spring 2026

## Key Role Overview Baptist Health Louisville is recruiting new graduate registered nurses for Spring 2026. New graduate nurses complete a general nursing orientation, are assigned a trained preceptor on the unit, and are enrolled in a year-long residency program to support the transition from academic settings to bedside practice. ## What are the Key Responsibilities? - Complete a general nursing orientation and work with a trained preceptor to ensure a smooth transition to bedside practice. - Participate in a year-long nurse residency program to develop clinical skills and transition from academic to professional nursing. - Provide patient care consistent with unit standards while learning and applying clinical policies and procedures. - Complete an application and attach a resume; engage with the nurse recruiter for discussions about area(s) of interest and interview scheduling. ## What are the Required Qualifications? - Recent graduate of an accredited nursing program or graduating in Spring 2026. - Eligibility for nursing licensure and ability to meet employment screening requirements, including post-offer pre-employment drug testing. ## What are the Preferred Qualifications? - Interest in clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation. - Willingness to train on unit-specific skills with a preceptor and actively participate in the residency program. ## Compensation & Benefits - Salary range: Not specified in the job posting. - Key benefits: Year-long residency program; general nursing orientation with a trained preceptor; employment within a large health system with multiple hospitals and care sites. ## Additional Information - Work arrangement: Full-time positions at Baptist Health Louisville (4000 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY). - Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, a drug-free workplace, and employment is subject to post-offer pre-employment drug testing. - Accessibility: Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities using the Kentucky Relay Service (voice to TDD: 800.648.6057; TDD to voice: 800.648.6056).