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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee nurse practitioner in the United States is $130,295.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Trainee Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse who is undergoing advanced education and clinical training to become a Nurse Practitioner (NP). During this period, they work under supervision, learning to assess, diagnose, and treat patients more independently than a standard registered nurse. Trainee NPs typically pursue a master's or doctoral degree in nursing and complete clinical hours in various healthcare settings. The goal is to prepare them for certification and autonomous practice as a Nurse Practitioner.

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To thrive as a Trainee Nurse Practitioner, you need a solid nursing background, advanced clinical reasoning, and enrollment in or completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and evidence-based practice guidelines is essential. Strong communication, adaptability, and empathy help you build patient trust and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for delivering safe, high-quality care and succeeding in an advanced practice role.

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Trainee Nurse Practitioners often encounter challenges such as managing a steep learning curve, balancing academic requirements with hands-on clinical practice, and developing advanced diagnostic and decision-making skills. Adapting to the fast-paced healthcare environment while building confidence in patient interactions can also be demanding. However, regular mentorship, teamwork with experienced practitioners, and ongoing feedback help trainees overcome these hurdles and grow professionally.

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CredentialsEnrolled in Nurse Practitioner program, working towards certificationLicensed RN with a nursing degree and license
Work EnvironmentSupervised clinical settings, training for advanced practiceHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities, providing direct patient care
Role FocusLearning to assess, diagnose, and manage patient care under supervisionProviding direct patient care, administering treatments, and monitoring health

The main difference is that a Trainee Nurse Practitioner is in training to become an advanced practice provider, focusing on developing diagnostic and management skills, while a Registered Nurse provides direct patient care with a nursing license. Trainee Nurse Practitioners are still completing their education and gaining experience, whereas Registered Nurses are fully licensed healthcare professionals.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Nurse Practitioner job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,295 per year, or $62.6 per hour.

Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist Cardiac Surgery Intermediate Care Unit

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

BJC HealthCare
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago


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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Looking for an exciting career as a Nurse Practitioner in a Hospitalist Cardiac Surgery Intermediate Care Unit?   As a Cardiac Surgery APP Hospitalist, you will practice alongside a seasoned team of cardiac surgery APPs who provide mentorship, clinical support, and a collaborative environment that fosters both professional growth and clinical excellence. Working with substantial autonomy, you will manage patients throughout their inpatient cardiac surgery journey, from admission through discharge, while partnering with pharmacists, nurses, WashU Medicine surgeons, and fellows to deliver outstanding care.

***New graduates are encouraged to apply. Preferred clinical rotations or experience include cardiac surgery, CVICU/ICU with high-acuity cardiac patient populations, cardiac step-down/progressive care units, cardiac PCUs, or inpatient cardiac surgery settings. ***

Position Details:

  • Flexible 3x12s | Rotating day/night shifts | Full Nights optional 
  • Gain experience caring for patients undergoing CABG, valve and aortic surgery, heart transplantation, and advanced heart failure therapies (LVADs)
  • Practice within a robust APP structure that promotes APP autonomy, professional engagement, and shared governance
  • Practice in a supportive academic environment that encourages lifelong learning, scholarship, and professional growth
  • Be part of an evolving APP program with future fellowship and advanced training opportunities designed to develop the next generation of APP leaders
  • Explore opportunities for leadership development, committee involvement, and career advancement within a growing APP organization
  • $$ Sign On Bonus Eligible $$
  • $$ Strong night shift differential $$ 

Hospitalist, critical-care, cardiology, and cardiac-surgery experience are valued. Specialized cardiac-surgery experience is preferred but not required.

Best Hospitals in America - US News Ranking - Barnes-Jewish Hospital (barnesjewish.org)

For questions about the position, please contact Michael.Moscketti@bjc.org


Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Women & Infants Center is a unique partnership among three top-rated institutions: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and our physician partners and researchers from Washington University School of Medicine. Through our partnership and combined expertise, we can provide the most innovative and advanced care, improving the health of women and infants throughout the region.


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The nurse practitioner functions within their scope of practice as a healthcare provider, working within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to patients and families across practice settings. They demonstrate a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered within the inpatient setting. The role demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice. They work with staff, nurses, physicians, and medical/surgical trainees to assure safe, effective, quality patient care. The position requires coverage of evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Minimum Board Certification(s):BJH: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)SLCH: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (CPNP-PC), Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (CPNP-AC), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Preferred Board Certification(s):BJH: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) BJH Women’s Assessment Center: Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) SLCH: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (CPNP-AC)

Responsibilities

  • Provides compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient and family-centered care for health recovery, illness prevention, treatment of critically ill, or end-of-life care.
  • Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs in an academic inpatient setting.
  • Communicates and collaborates effectively with patients, families, physicians, medical/surgical trainees, and other health professionals.
  • Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice by participating in professional development, quality initiative/performance activities, and implementing standards of care within area of specialization.
  • BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

  • Master's Degree

- Nursing

Experience

  • <2 years

Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed APRN in Missouri
  • National APRN Board Certifcatn

Preferred Requirements

Education

  • Doctorate

- Nursing

Experience

  • 2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
  • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
  • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
  • 401(k) plan with BJC match
  • Tuition Assistance available on first day
  • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
  • Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications:

Role Purpose

The nurse practitioner functions within their scope of practice as a healthcare provider, working within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to patients and families across practice settings. They demonstrate a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered within the inpatient setting. The role demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice. They work with staff, nurses, physicians, and medical/surgical trainees to assure safe, effective, quality patient care. The position requires coverage of evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Minimum Board Certification(s):BJH: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)SLCH: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (CPNP-PC), Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (CPNP-AC), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Preferred Board Certification(s):BJH: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) BJH Women’s Assessment Center: Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) SLCH: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (CPNP-AC)

Responsibilities

  • Provides compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient and family-centered care for health recovery, illness prevention, treatment of critically ill, or end-of-life care.
  • Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs in an academic inpatient setting.
  • Communicates and collaborates effectively with patients, families, physicians, medical/surgical trainees, and other health professionals.
  • Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice by participating in professional development, quality initiative/performance activities, and implementing standards of care within area of specialization.
  • BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

  • Master's Degree

- Nursing

Experience

  • <2 years

Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed APRN in Missouri
  • National APRN Board Certifcatn

Preferred Requirements

Education

  • Doctorate

- Nursing

Experience

  • 2-5 years
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BJC Healthcare, situated in Saint Louis, MO, US, is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the United States. Launched in 1993, BJC encompasses 15 hospitals and multiple health service organizations covering the metropolitan St. Louis area, mid-Missouri and Southern Illinois. This healthcare titan's services cover a vast field, from community health and wellness, to pediatric care, to advanced specialty care. BJC is well-known for its two nationally recognized hospitals, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital, both affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. Its mission revolves around improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through leadership, education, innovation, and excellence in medicine.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US