Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool (Days or Nights) - PRN (62071)

Join Barnes-Jewish Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, as a PRN Clinical Nurse Float and expand your clinical expertise across a wide range of inpatient units. In this dynamic role, you will support the Nursing Office by floating throughout the hospital (excluding the ER and ICU), collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while gaining exposure to diverse patient populations and specialties.

Role Highlights

• PRN, self-scheduled position (minimum 8 hours per pay period)
• Flexible shift options: days or nights
• Coverage across 65+ inpatient nursing units (excluding ER & ICU)
• 1 weekend shift every 6 weeks and 1 holiday per year
• Tier 2 Float Differential: $15/hour
• Shift Differentials
• Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment supporting staffing needs
• Broad clinical exposure ideal for experienced, adaptable nurses
• A culture of connection and recognition through BJC Connections Groups, BJC Bravo peer recognition, and the Thrive well-being program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience required
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and ability to work independently across varied units

At BJC HealthCare, you'll join a collaborative environment focused on flexibility, professional growth, and delivering exceptional care across one of the region's leading academic medical centers.

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.

To provide the hospital with an additional source of Registered Nurses for use by all patient care areas within Barnes-Jewish Hospital. To provide staffing support that accommodates changes in patient census and acuity. To augment staffing needs during unscheduled ETO when other staffing options are not available. To assist in the cost effective utilization of nursing personnel to promote the delivery of quality patient care.

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.

Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.

Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.

Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.

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

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

• Nursing

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

• Nursing

Experience

<2 years

BJC Total Rewards

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