St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Specialty hospital in Memphis, TN
- $66k–$287k/yr posted pay across 12 roles
- Hiring days and evenings
- New grads welcome on 3 roles
From 12 postings · Employer research Jul 14, 2026
The short version
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and specializes in pediatric hematology and oncology care.
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Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 3 of 12 roles welcome new grads
- Oncology nurses: 8 of 12 roles
Nursing here
- Nurse-to-patient
1:1
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · employer research
The hard parts
High-acuity patient population with complex and life-threatening illnesses may be emotionally demanding
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12-hour shift schedule may be physically taxing
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Emotionally intense work environment caring for critically ill children
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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 Memphis, TN
Anchored by world-class care at St. Jude and Regional One’s legendary trauma center, Memphis pairs high-acuity nursing with a cost of living about 8% below the national average. Off shift, trade scrubs for dry-rub ribs, live blues echoing off Beale Street, and craftsman bungalows nestled in Midtown and Cooper-Young.
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- 8% below the national average
- BEA index 92.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,181/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $51,736/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does St. Jude Children's Research Hospital hire new grads?
3 of 12 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 10 roles with a stated shift, 7 are day shifts, 1 is an evening shift, 1 is a night shift and 1 is weekends only.
Which units are hiring?
Oncology (8), PACU (2), ICU (1) and outpatient (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Home Health RN
$71,000–$127,000/year
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Evening shift
- Compact license OK
- RN
- 10-hour days
- Compact license OK
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
$152,000–$287,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Compact license OK
- RN
- 10-hour days
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Weekend shift
- Compact license OK
Nurse Manager: Outpatient
$104,000–$186,000/year
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
Graduate Nurse
$32–$55/hr
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Residency program
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Compact license OK
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Compact license OK
Pediatric Oncology Nurse II: ICU
$32–$55/hr
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 12-hour 12 hour
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