<![CDATA[Background: Work motivation is a crucial factor in enhancing nurse performance within inpatient units. High motivation encourages nurses to actively improve their competence, provide optimal care, and participate in career development programs. Career development is a vital element of nursing professionalism, particularly in hospital environments characterized by high work demands, long hours, and significant emotional risks. Current nurse career development is perceived as ineffective, which negatively impacts nurses' work motivation. This study aims to analyze the relationship between work motivation and nurse career development in the inpatient wards of Baladhika Husada Hospital, Jember. Methods: This study employed a correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The study population consisted of 66 nurses working in the inpatient wards (Anggrek, Mawar, Teratai, Nusa Indah, Melati, and Flamboyan) of Baladhika Husada Hospital, Jember. Non-probability sampling using a purposive sampling method was utilized. Data on work motivation and career development were collected via questionnaires. Results: Data analysis was conducted using Spearman's Rho correlation with a significance level of α ≤ 0.05. The results showed that 57.1% of respondents demonstrated good work motivation, while 62.5% were rated as having poor career development. The analysis yielded a p-value of 0.000 (< 0.05) and a correlation coefficient of 0.709. Conclusion: There is a relationship between work motivation and nurse career development in the inpatient wards of Baladhika Husada Hospital, Jember.]]>
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