Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool - Days

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center, a leading academic medical center in Missouri, is seeking a Float Registered Nurse for the Float Pool. The role involves delivering high-quality care across 65+ inpatient units with a 12-hour day shift and float differential to support patient flow and staffing needs.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license with at least 2 years of acute care Med-Surg experience and show strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and communication.

Qualifications

• Current RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care Medical-Surgical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a variety of clinical settings.
• 2 years of ICU/Critical Care experience (preferred).
• BSN or currently enrolled in a BSN program (preferred).
• Previous float pool experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment and educates on post treatment home care and medications.
• Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives and professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with the interprofessional team and family.
• Assesses patient needs and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Adaptability

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, our Clinical Nurse Float Pool is made up of some of the hospital's most skilled and versatile nurses. As a Float RN, you'll provide exceptional care across a variety of inpatient units, expanding your clinical expertise while supporting one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.

This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments, are highly adaptable, and take pride in being clinical leaders. Float Pool nurses are trusted resources who stay current on education and best practices while delivering outstanding patient-centered care wherever they're needed.

Role Highlights

• Float across 65+ inpatient units at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
• Full-time, 12-hour day shift (7:00 AM–7:30 PM)
• $15/hour Float Differential plus applicable shift differentials
• Every third weekend and three holidays per year
• Broad exposure to diverse patient populations and specialties
• Nurses with ICU experience may float to additional high-acuity and critical care areas
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and career advancement
• Access to BJC Connections Groups, BJC Bravo recognition, and Thrive well-being resources

Qualifications

Required

• Current RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a variety of clinical settings

Preferred

• 2 years of recent ICU/Critical Care experience
• BSN or currently enrolled in a BSN program Previous float pool experience

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

BJC Total Rewards

• 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

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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