Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Regional Float Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Assignment (LTA)Join BJC HealthCare's Central Staffing Office (CSO) as a Regional Float Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Assignment (LTA) and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the system. In this role, you'll support 11 BJC hospitals across Missouri and Illinois (excluding Children's Hospital) while gaining consistency through extended assignments at a single hospital location.LTA nurses are placed at one hospital for a defined period, allowing you to become familiar with the team, unit, and workflows while still experiencing the variety of working across a leading health system. This role is designed for experienced Med/Surg nurses seeking greater stability than traditional float roles, without being tied to one home unit long-term.You'll work three 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM or 7:00 PM start) with a rotating weekend and holiday schedule in an environment that values connection, collaboration, and continuous growth.Job HighlightsAssigned to one hospital at a time for LTA placements (2–12 weeks)Support 11 BJC hospitals (MO & IL)Practice exclusively in acute care Med/Surg unitsNight shift: 3x 12-hour shifts (6:45 PM / 7:00 PM start)$15/hour LTA differential + shift differentialsMileage reimbursementIllinois RN license reimbursement providedEvery 3rd weekend + 2 holidays per yearIncreased consistency within assignments while maintaining system exposureOpportunity to cross-train in Behavioral Health (select locations)Structured onboarding and system supportAccess to BJC RN Career Ladder and development programsRecognition through BJC Bravo, Connections Groups, and Thrive well-beingWhat You Bring2+ years of acute care Med/Surg RN experience (required)Current Missouri RN license + ability to obtain Illinois RN licenseWillingness to travel between BJC facilities in MO & ILStrong adaptability with ability to integrate into new teams quicklyADN, BSN, or MSN acceptedIf you're looking for consistency, flexibility, and the opportunity to expand your impact, we encourage you to apply.OverviewBJC Corporate Health Services comprises several organizations that share a dedication to creating and maintaining healthy workplaces. Serving hundreds of area employers as well as BJC HealthCare, BJC Corporate Health Services specializes in improving worker health, safety and productivity and reducing costs associated with work-related illness/injury and absenteeism.Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeA BJC Central Staffing Office nurse will be required to float to 12 BJC Healthcare Hospitals within their Medical, Surgical, and Telemetry Units. Provides direct patient care activities including assessment/evaluation, diagnosis and plan implementation to the general nursing floor based on nursing expertise and certification/licensure. Provides a variety of experiences and the opportunity to expand nursing skills through caring for various patients with different conditions and treatment plans while building professional relationships across the BJC Healthcare system. Must be flexible, adaptable, and resourceful, have a strong confidence in nursing practice and promote exceptional patient and family centered care.ResponsibilitiesParticipates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.Uses standards of medical-surgical nursing practice to increase the quality of care and quality of life for the patient, family, and significant other(s) by systematically evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Establishes effective relationships and serves as an advocate to facilitate the development of the care plan unique to the patient's care needs. Uses the nursing process and evidence based practice to develop and implement the plan of care, collect assessment data for each patient, determine appropriate nursing diagnoses, identify expected patient outcomes, determine the plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes. Develops assessment and management strategies based on a consideration of the physical, functional, cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure dimensions of human responses to actual and potential health problems.Utilizes leadership skills by advocating, coordinating and collaborating with the patient, family, significant others and members of the interprofessional team in assessing needs, planning interventions, providing care, and evaluating outcomes. Uses effective leadership skills to foster a healthy work environment within the practice setting by serving as a mentor and role model for nursing colleagues, students, and others.Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to medical-surgical nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's scope of service.Utilizes effective communication to participate with the patient, family, significant other(s), and other health care providers in collaborative decision making that reflects the understanding that care should be culturally sensitive, ethical, legal, holistic, informed, compassionate, and humane, and within the boundaries of available economic resources. Educates the patient, family, and significant other(s) about measures that promote, maintain, and restore health or promote comfort.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 RequirementsEducationNursing Diploma/Associate's - NursingExperience2-5 yearsSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS)RNPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree - NursingExperience5-10 yearsBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt 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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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