Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Services

Shriners Children's; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's St. Louis has a PRN night shift Registered Nurse opening in the Inpatient Unit to care for children with a range of orthopedic conditions. You will provide direct patient care with Med-Surg and ICU nursing levels, while supporting families and refining care transitions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, high-quality pediatric care, and opportunities to mentor and lead through quality-improvement efforts. BSN and MO RN license are required, with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Requires BSN or in progress and Missouri RN license.
• BLS certification is required.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care for pediatric inpatients, including patient and family education.
• Provide Med-Surg and ICU level nursing care as needed on night shifts.
• Demonstrate leadership as an informal and formal preceptor and support quality improvements.
• Communicate effectively and mentor teammates as part of the care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring and teaching

Education

BSN degree or in process

Missouri RN License

BLS certification

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

Shriners Children's St. Louis has an opportunity for a PRN night shift Registered Nurse in our Inpatient Unit. You will provide direct patient care for children with a variety of different orthopedic conditions ranging from mild to complex. This involves providing Med-Surg and ICU level of nursing care. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most.

Hours:

This PRN night shift position will work 12 hour shifts as needed.

Key Responsibitlities

• The Inpatient RN is responsible for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
• The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• This position will provide leadership by acting as an informal and formal leader, preceptor and through quality improvement efforts.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be skillful in mentoring and teaching.

Required Qualifications

• BSN degree or in process
• Missouri RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years bedside RN experience (will consider new grads)
• Pediatric and ICU experience
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.