New Grad Nurse RN Step-Down CCU - Full-Time DAYS
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Days
- Compact (multistate) license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open registered nurse jobs in Louisiana post a median of $47.25 an hour, the middle half $40.89–$55, across 43 jobs that state their pay. Registered nurses employed in Louisiana earn a median of $38.57 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Your job is more than a job.
Full-Time Benefits OR Full-Time Limited Benefits
Self-Scheduling
$10K Sign on Bonus
Relocation Assistance for eligible candidates
As a New Grad Nurse, we know you are not just looking for a JOB. You are looking for a great place to work and an organization that prioritize investing in you and your career goals. Well, look no further. At East Jefferson General Hospital, your nursing career is a path to professional excellence. We offer tools to learn what you love about nursing, advance your career and choose your path.
Along with nursing orientation and preceptorship training, our novice nurses participate in a 12-month Nurse Residency program designed to facilitate and provide support for a successful transition into professional practice. Included in this is interactive monthly classes that will assist you in the application of the knowledge you have gained through your coursework to real patient situations.
If you are a nursing student in an RN program and graduating Fall 2026, please submit an application online with us. Our New Grad Nurse Recruiter will contact you to discuss our pathways to other Specialties and job opportunities across our healthcare system. Following a brief phone screening, you will be scheduled with clinical managers in areas of interest. Candidates can interview with multiple units to find best fit. Job Shadow opportunities are provided to help candidates make a sound decision on offers extended.
Who Should Apply
- Current nursing students graduating within the next 6 months, or recent graduates.
- Individuals eligible for Temporary/Permanent nursing license to practice in Louisiana OR Multistate License as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
- Candidates passionate about patient care and ready to join a supportive, mission-driven healthcare team.
Why LCMC Health?
- Multiple hospitals and specialty areas to match your interests.
- A collaborative and supportive onboarding program designed for new graduates.
- Career growth opportunities within one of Louisiana’s leading healthcare systems.
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
How It Works
This requisition is not for a specific position, but a starting point to connect with our recruitment team. Once we speak with you, we’ll match you to available new graduate RN opportunities in the areas that interest you most.
Please reach out to Recruiter at 225-472-6098 or email fay.baptistsims@lcmchealth.org or use this link to set up a chat https://sh.phenom.com/jGTiY8c
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
About East Jefferson General Hospital
East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
- To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
- To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
- To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
- To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
From LCMC Health's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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