Nursing Careers
Ranked second in Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers for 2023!
The Flexibility To Be More Than A Nurse
At Baton Rouge General we understand you are more than a nurse. That’s why we make sure our team of dedicated nurses achieve a balance in every stage of life with flexible shifts, great benefits, and customizable staffing options. We offer a variety of shifts and positions across our three hospital locations (Bluebonnet, Mid City, and Ascension) and 30 clinics. As a system in the top 2% of hospitals nationwide for overall medical care, delivering the highest quality care to our community is our priority. Learn more about the quality of our organization.
Choose Nursing At BRG
To speak directly with one of our recruiters text (985) 606-9061.
Development Opportunities
A nursing career at Baton Rouge General is more than a job, it’s a path to professional excellence. We offer the tools to learn what you love about nursing, advance your career, and choose your path.
- Clinical Ladder Program
- Core Courses in orthopedic, oncology, and telemetry
- Nurse Tech Program
- Nurse Internship
- Nurse Residency Program
- Charge Nurse Workshops
- Preceptor Workshops
- EKG Course
- AHA Courses (CPR, ACLS, PALS) and NRP
Nursing Incentives
- Sign-on bonus opportunities available across various positions
- Competitive salary
- Student loan assistance program
- Flexible schedule & paid time off
- Shift differentials
- Clinical Ladder Program with hourly differential
- Certification differential
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