Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Trauma center in St Louis, MO
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 on 6 roles
- Hiring days and nights
- New grads welcome on 11 roles
From 17 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviewsSources
The short version
A century-old academic medical center where teaching meets high-volume care
Barnes-Jewish Hospital pairs its Washington University School of Medicine partnership with over 100 recognized specialties and active recruitment across the nursing licensure spectrum, though ED patient volumes signal real workload pressure.
Fall 2026 new-grad roles start at $32/hour (up to about $48.28 with qualifications), with a BSN differential and units you choose on the application.
For new gradsSources
The residency opens doors across Critical Care, Emergency & Trauma, Labor & Delivery, High Risk Cardiac, Oncology, Transplant, OR, Neuro, and Behavioral Health.
For new gradsSources
Cardiology night-shift postings have cited a $20,000 sign-on, plus night ($6), weekend ($2), and med/surg ($5) differentials on top of base.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 11 of 17 roles welcome new grads, and there is a nurse residency
- Med surg nurses: 9 of 17 roles
Nursing here
BJC HealthCare's stated values—Kindness, Respect, Excellence, Safety, and Teamwork—frame a people-first culture that actively celebrates nursing professionals from NP through CNA and student roles. The Washington University teaching partnership offers exposure to cutting-edge clinical practices, and the system's regional scale suggests career mobility across multiple hospitals. Nurse-specific review detail is thin. The organization's size may bring bureaucratic friction for frontline staff.
- Recognition
Magnet recognized
Barnes-Jewish Hospital · employer research
- Nurse residency
Nurse Residency Programs · Applications: Fall 2026 cohort for September-December 2026 grads; units selectable on application
Barnes-Jewish Hospital · employer research
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- Career development
BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder; higher levels yield percentage pay increase; promotes development while bedside
Barnes-Jewish Hospital · employer research
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As of 2025Source: talents.vaia.com- Tuition support
Tuition Assistance available for new graduate nurses
Barnes-Jewish Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: jobs.bjc.org- Loan assistance
Student-Loan Repayment Eligible at Select Hospital
Barnes-Jewish Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: jobs.bjc.org- Scheduling
Flexible scheduling and overtime opportunities noted; night shift roles posted
Barnes-Jewish Hospital · employer research
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- Charge opportunities
Hiring acute and intermediate med surg charge and clinical registered nurses
Barnes-Jewish Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2025Source: facebook.com
Benefits
Tuition assistance and student-loan repayment eligibility for new grads; BSN differential; night, weekend, and med/surg differentials; cardiology sign-on bonus cited; relocation assistance on some cardiology roles; BJC RN Career Ladder percentage increases.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$32.00/hr
New Graduate Nurse at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Fall 2026 (ADN/BSN/MSN first RN role)
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
New Graduate Nurse upper range based on qualifications and experience
As of 2026
Sources
- Shift pay
$6.00
Night shift differential for RN at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Center
As of 2025
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- Shift pay
$2.00
Weekend differential for RN
As of 2025
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- Shift pay
$5.00
Med/Surg differential per hour for Cardiology Clinical RN
As of 2025
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus for Cardiology Clinical RN (Night Shift); one source cites $20,000
As of 2025
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- Relocation
Relocation assistance mentioned for Cardiology Clinical RN role
As of 2025
Sources
- Benefits
BSN Differential available for New Graduate Nurses
As of 2026
Sources
Units hiring now
- Med surgDays 8 · Nights 19 open
- ICUDays 1 · Evenings 12 open
ICU RN reviews exist for Saint Louis; new tower adds 56 private ICU rooms.
Sources
- Acute care medicineDays 11 open
- Geriatric1 open
- NeuroNights 11 open
- Neuro medicineNights 11 open
Trauma/Emergency
One of only two Level 1 trauma centers in the St. Louis area.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: facebook.comCritical Care
Nursing specialty available for new grads includes Critical Care.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.bjc.orgEmergency & Trauma
Listed among nursing specialties hiring new graduate nurses.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.bjc.orgLabor & Delivery/Women's Health
Listed among nursing specialties for new graduate nurses.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.bjc.orgHigh Risk Cardiac
Listed among nursing specialties for new graduate nurses.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.bjc.orgCardiology
Unit admits MI needing cath, CHF, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension from ED/CCU/outside hospitals.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comHeart & Vascular
Listed specialty; new Plaza West Tower has private rooms for heart and vascular patients.
Sources
Neurology/Neurosurgery
Listed among nursing specialties for new graduate nurses.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.bjc.orgTransplant
Med/Surg/Cardiac Transplant listed among nursing specialties.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.bjc.orgOncology
Listed among nursing specialties for new graduate nurses.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.bjc.orgBehavioral Health/Psychiatry
Listed among nursing specialties for new graduate nurses.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.bjc.orgOperating Room
Listed among nursing specialties for new graduate nurses.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.bjc.orgHospital-wide staffing
CMS Grade A staffing; RN per bed 1.60; HPPD nursing 11.0; 2,770 RN staff.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive teamwork vs toxic pockets
- Many praise supportive atmosphere and coworker community; some departments described as toxic with poor interpersonal dynamics.
Sources
As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- Management inconsistency
- Some managers praised as supportive; others called unresponsive with little accountability.
Sources
As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- Advancement limited by connections
- Professional development exists but advancement often seen as connection-driven rather than merit-based.
Sources
As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Staffing and workload pressure
- Staffing shortages and heavy workloads cited as harming work-life balance despite flexible scheduling options.
Sources
As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- Overall ratings
- About 3.8/5 overall; 71% would recommend; compensation 3.7; culture and work-life 3.6; career opportunities 4.0.
Sources
As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- ICU RN satisfaction sample
- Small ICU RN sample (3 reviews) shows 4.2 overall and 100% would recommend; work-life rated 5.0.
Sources
As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- Two employers on campus
- Commenters note two distinct employers at Barnes-Jewish; one BJC employee reports loving the work.
Sources
As of 2025Source: reddit.com
The hard parts
Nurses still report staffing shortages and heavy workloads that cut into work-life balance, and some departments feel toxic or held back by uneven management.
Sources
As of 2025Source: glassdoor.comBarnes Jewish Hospital Layoffs
Sources
As of 2020-05-12Source: thelayoff.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in St. Louis, MO
In St. Louis, a nursing paycheck stretches far: median homes near $224,000, rents around $1,390, housing about 23% below the national norm. Live in Central West End beside 1,300-acre Forest Park, or Soulard's brick rowhouses near the farmers market. Free zoo and Art Museum.
Browse roles in St. Louis- State price level · Missouri
- 9% below the national average
- State index 90.8 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does Barnes-Jewish Hospital hire new grads?
11 of 17 roles welcome new grads. Its nurse residency: Nurse Residency Programs · Applications: Fall 2026 cohort for September-December 2026 grads; units selectable on application.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 6 of 17 roles, up to $15,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 15 roles with a stated shift, 10 are day shifts, 4 are night shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (9), ICU (2), acute care medicine (1), geriatric (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Day shift
- Surgical/Burn/Trauma ICU
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Ratio 1:5
- 7am -7pm
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- New grads welcomed
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Day shift
- Unit 5300 Acute Care Medicine
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Ratio 1:4–1:5
- 7am to 7pm
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Ratio 1:5
- 7pm-7am
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Ratio 1:5
- 12-hour days
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 7p to 7a
- New grads welcomed
- New grads welcomed · reported
- RN
- Ratio 1:5
- 12-hour days
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Ratio 1:5
- Day shift
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Ratio 1:5
- 7am-7pm
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 12-hour evenings
- ADN accepted
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 7p to 7a
- New grads welcomed
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 7a - 7pm
- New grads welcomed
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Days 7am - 7pm
- Unit 14400/14500 Acute Care Medicine
- Magnet-designated
- NP/RN/LPN/CNA
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- allnurses.com/hospitals/missouri/saint-louis/barnes-jewish-hospital-r2743
Nursing here
- barnesjewish.org/careers/nursing/nurse-residencies
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- bjc.org/news/barnes-jewish-hospital-unveils-state-art-patient-care-tower
Nursing here
- facebook.com/BJCjobs/posts/as-one-of-the-only-two-level-1-trauma-centers-in-the-st-louis-area-barnes-jewish/984102990914977
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- facebook.com/BJCjobs/posts/barnes-jewish-hospital-is-hiring-acute-and-intermediate-med-surg-charge-and-clin/998004089524867
Nursing here · as of 2025
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Barnes-Jewish-Hospital-US-Reviews-EI_IE4250466.0,22_IL.23,25_IN1.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Barnes-Jewish-Hospital-ICU-Registered-Nurse-Saint-Louis-Reviews-EI_IE4250466.0,22_KO23,43_IL.44,55_IC1131270.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2025
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Barnes-Jewish-Hospital-Reviews-E4250466.htm
What nurses say · as of 2025
- jobs.bjc.org/jobs/108743
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/StLouis/comments/1phv9lc/thinking_of_moving_to_st_louis_barnes_jewish_for
What nurses say · as of 2025
- talents.vaia.com/companies/bjc-healthcare/cardiology-clinical-rn-night-shift-52413233
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- thelayoff.com/barnes-jewish-hospital
The hard parts · as of 2020-05-12
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