Trauma Clinical Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Missouri's leading Level I trauma center, is seeking a registered nurse for the Trauma Units (6400/6500). This full-time night shift role focuses on direct patient care for severely injured patients, with strong mentorship and opportunities for growth within a collaborative team.

Expect a supportive environment, a Nurse Residency program, and a sign-on bonus of $15,000. Prior trauma experience is valued, with pathways to advanced nursing roles within the hospital system.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing is required.
• RN license is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care following nursing standards.
• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Educates patients and families on illness/injury management and post‑treatment needs.
• Ensures safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and documents care plans in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Communicates care plans across the continuum of care.
• Recognizes patient preferences and addresses barriers to involvement in care.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Trauma Unit (6400 & 6500) Barnes-Jewish Hospital | Full-Time | Nights Schedule:

Three 12-hour shifts per week Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

Join Missouri’s Leading Level I Trauma Center The Trauma Department at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the busiest Level I Trauma Center in Missouri, caring for more than 14,500 trauma patients annually. Nationally recognized for excellence in trauma care, our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients with some of the most complex and critical injuries.

About Units 6400 & 6500: Units 6400 and 6500 are combined Trauma, Geriatric Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery nursing divisions with a total capacity of 63 beds. Nurses on these units develop specialized expertise while caring for a diverse patient population with traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions.

Patient Populations Include:

• Motor vehicle accident injuries
• Gunshot and stab wounds
• Traumatic amputations
• Fall-related injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries

In addition to trauma patients, nurses provide care for acute care surgery patients admitted through the Emergency Department.

Professional Growth Opportunities

The Trauma Units provide an exceptional foundation for advancing your nursing career. Nurses frequently transition into advanced clinical and leadership roles, including:

• Emergency Department (ED)
• Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
• Nursing Leadership and Management

Our Team Culture

Our nursing team is known for its supportive, collaborative environment where every team member is valued.

What You Can Expect

• A welcoming atmosphere for new graduates
• Strong mentorship and support through our Nurse Residency Program
• A close‑kn"? Oh let’s keep original phrase: "A close-knit, family-oriented team culture"
• Collaborative, teamwork-driven patient care
• A shared commitment to excellence and helping one another succeed

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. The Surgical Services Department provides pre‑op and post‑op inpatient care to those patients undergoing specialty surgical procedures in the areas of abdominal solid organ transplant, vascular surgery, hepatobiliary, trauma, ear‑nose and throat, orthopedic, colo‑rectal, urology and other general surgical procedures. Inpatient care in this department focuses on pre‑op needs, post‑op care and treatment after phase I recovery through discharge from an inpatient nursing division. The department's surgical observation unit and ICU provide intensive care and treatment to those post‑op or post‑traumatic patients whose condition requires treatment at this level.

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

Benefits and Legal Statement

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Benefits Summary

• 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

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.

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