Transitional Care Unit ED RN - $32-48 per hour

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Transitional Care Unit within the ED. You will care for boarding patients with diverse medical conditions in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting, collaborating with physicians, case managers and therapists to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role offers three 12-hour night shifts per week and a $15,000 sign-on bonus, with a strong foundation for future specialty growth in emergency and critical

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing.
• Experience: No Experience.
• Licenses & Certifications: RN.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care.
• Educates patients and families on illness management and home care needs.
• Participates in patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Develops, implements and documents individualized plans of care.
• Communicates plan of care across continuum of care.
• Assesses and evaluates physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.

Skills

RN

Emergency Department

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ED - Emergency Department for a nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Additional Information About the Role

Registered Nurse – Transitional Care Unit
Barnes-Jewish Hospital | Level I Trauma Center

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus eligible

Three twelve-hour shifts per week on Nights

Are you looking to build a strong clinical foundation while caring for a diverse and complex patient population? Join the Transitional Care Unit in the Barnes-Jewish Emergency Department, where every shift offers unique learning opportunities, professional growth, and exposure to a broad spectrum of medical conditions.

As an RN on our Transitional Care Unit, you will provide exceptional care to our boarding patients with a wide variety of medical diagnoses while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You'll collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals as part of a highly engaged multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient outcomes.

Why Choose the Transitional Care Unit?

• Care for a diverse patient population with complex and varied medical needs.
• Gain invaluable experience at a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary experts in a collaborative, team-centered environment.
• Develop critical thinking, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills in a fast-paced setting.
• Build a strong foundation for future specialty nursing careers.

A Launchpad for Your Nursing Career

The Transitional Care Unit is an excellent stepping stone for nurses interested in advancing into specialty areas, particularly the Emergency Department. The broad clinical exposure, patient complexity, and interdisciplinary collaboration provide outstanding preparation for future opportunities throughout Barnes-Jewish Hospital and beyond.

If you're eager to grow professionally, expand your clinical expertise, and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives, we invite you to join our team. Start your next chapter with Barnes-Jewish Hospital's Transitional Care Unit.

Overview 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

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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

Equal Opportunity Employer

BJC HealthCare Job ID #11694. Posted job title: Nurse Transitional Care Unit ED

About BJC HealthCare BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice. BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.