For new graduate nurses
New Grad Nurse Residency Programs in Louisville, KY
4 hospitals and health systems in the Louisville area have 8 new grad RN jobs open today, and 6 jobs for nursing students. Each is read every night from the hospital's own job board, with the cohort it starts in and the pay it states.
The Louisville area here is the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metropolitan area.
Units hiring new grads
The units the postings name, with how many jobs name each.
Hospitals hiring new grad RNs in Louisville
Most open jobs in the area first, with the cohorts, units and pay of their postings here.
| Hospital | Open jobs | Cohorts named | Units | Posted pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health (Kentucky) | 4 | Winter 2026 | Oncology, Step-down and progressive care | Not stated |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 2 | Not named | Several | Not stated |
| Norton Healthcare | 1 | Not named | Several | Not stated |
| UofL Health | 1 | Not named | Several | Not stated |
Open new grad RN jobs in Louisville
Residencies, new grad RN jobs and graduate nurse (GN) jobs, newest first. Each opens its full posting and applies on the hospital's own job board.
- New Graduate NurseFresenius Medical Care · Louisville, KY · 1d ago
- New Grad Nurse Oncology UnitBaptist Health (Kentucky) · New Albany, IN · 3d ago
- New-Graduate Registered Nurse Fall/Winter 2026Baptist Health (Kentucky) · Louisville, KY · 2w ago
- New Grad RNBaptist Health (Kentucky) · New Albany, IN · 3w ago
- 2026/2027 RN New Graduate Opportunities at UofL HealthUofL Health · Louisville, Kentucky; Shepherdsville, Kentucky · 1mo ago
- Progressive Care New Grad Registered Nurse Sign On Bonus AvailableBaptist Health (Kentucky) · Louisville, KY · 1mo ago
- 2026 RN New Graduate Opportunities at Norton HealthcareNorton Healthcare · Louisville, KY · 10mo ago
Nurse extern and student nurse jobs in Louisville
Paid jobs for nursing students, often the way into a hospital's residency after graduation.
- Nursing Scholar Program for Admitted Nursing StudentsUofL Health · Louisville, Kentucky; Shelbyville +2 more · 3w ago
- RSVP to UofL Health Nursing Career Open House, New Grad RN Opportunities and Summer 2027 Nurse Extern ProgramUofL Health · Louisville, Kentucky; Shelbyville +2 more · 4w ago
- Baptist Health La Grange Nursing Student Knowledge Program (June 15th and December 15th application deadlines)Baptist Health (Kentucky) · LaGrange, KY · 1mo ago
- Nursing Student Knowledge Program (June 15th and November 15th Application Deadlines)Baptist Health (Kentucky) · Louisville, KY · 1mo ago
- Nursing Student PACE ProgramBaptist Health (Kentucky) · Louisville, KY · 2mo ago
- 2027 Nurse Extern Program Early ApplicationUofL Health · Louisville, Kentucky; Shelbyville +2 more · 2mo ago
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Frequently asked questions
Which hospitals in Louisville have nurse residency programs?
4 hospitals and health systems in the Louisville area have new grad RN jobs open today: Baptist Health (Kentucky) (4), Fresenius Medical Care (2), Norton Healthcare (1) and UofL Health (1). Each one's jobs are read every night from its own job board.
When do Louisville nurse residencies start?
The Louisville postings open today name Winter 2026 (1 job); the others name no start date and are usually filled as new graduates are licensed. Hospitals hire residents months before they start, so apply as soon as the cohort you want is posted.
How much do new grad nurses make in Louisville?
None of the Louisville new grad RN postings open today states an hourly rate. Each hospital's page shows the pay its other postings state.
Which units hire new grad nurses in Louisville?
The Louisville new grad RN postings open today name oncology (1) and step-down and progressive care (1). Most residencies hire into one unit, so apply to the postings for the units you want.
Can I apply before I pass the NCLEX?
Yes, at most hospitals: residencies hire new graduates before they are licensed, and a posting marked "GN" or "Graduate Nurse" takes nurses who have graduated but not yet passed the NCLEX. You need an active RN license in the job's state by the date the posting states.