Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool (Days or Nights) - Part Time

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weekend shifts every six weeks

Two holidays per year

Comprehensive benefits including PTO,

Tuition Assistance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Float Team at Washington University Medical Center seeks an experienced Part-Time Clinical Nurse Float to provide patient-centered care across 65+ inpatient units. The role offers flexible day or night shifts, self-scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth in an academic environment.

You will work across multiple inpatient settings, collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience required.
• Strong clinical judgment and adaptability.
• Ability to confidently practice across a variety of inpatient settings.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and families on 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 the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
• 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.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Adaptability

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Bring your experience to one of the nation's leading academic medical centers and enjoy the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you. As a Part-Time Clinical Nurse Float at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, you'll provide patient-centered care across 65+ inpatient units while expanding your clinical expertise, collaborating with exceptional care teams, and making an impact wherever you're needed most.

Why Join Our Float Team?

• Self-scheduled position working 24 hours per week
• Flexible day or night shift opportunities
• Float across 65+ inpatient units (excluding ER and ICU)
• $15/hour Tier 2 Float Differential in addition to applicable shift differentials
• Broad exposure to diverse patient populations and specialties
• Work alongside highly skilled interdisciplinary teams in a collaborative, academic environment
• Two (2) weekend shifts every six (6) weeks
• Two (2) holidays per year
• Opportunities for professional growth, career mobility, and clinical development
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, and parental leave

More Than a Career At BJC HealthCare, we're committed to helping our team members thrive professionally and personally. You'll have access to a culture of connection and recognition through BJC Connections Groups, BJC Bravo peer recognition, and the Thrive well-being program, all while supporting our mission of providing exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience required
• Strong clinical judgment and adaptability
• Ability to confidently practice across a variety of inpatient settings
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and teamwork

If you're an experienced nurse looking for flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to grow your skills across multiple specialties, the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Float Team offers a unique and rewarding career path.

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

Experience

• <2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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