Senior Trauma Resource RN

Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma ER
- Emergency Room Senior

BJC Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma ER
- Emergency Room Senior for a nursing job in Valley Park, Missouri.

Specialty:
Trauma ER
- Emergency Room
Discipline: RN
Duration:
Ongoing

Employment Type:

Staff

• 3x12 hour shifts )
• Seeking prehospital, ICU and/or ER experience
• Airway management support, IV/IO access, and fluid/blood administration
• Hemodynamic monitoring, medication administration, wound/bleeding control, equipment proficiency, trauma imaging preparation
• BLS and ACLS required
• Additional licensures to be obtained within one year: PALS, TNCC, ATC, FCCS, CEN, TCRN, CCRN or CBRN

Seeking an experienced trauma nurse to join our dynamic, high‑acuity trauma team as a Senior Trauma Resource RN. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside nationally renowned trauma surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary specialists in a fast‑paced environment that values expertise, innovation, and professional growth.

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. Its 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. The trauma team members (RN, data analysts, care coordinators, educators) work in a fast‑paced environment that tests professional judgment and critical thinking skills and encourages tremendous growth.

Provides and coordinates patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the standards of nursing care. Serves as a resource and liaison between the physician and hospital while supporting clinical operations with safe patient care and building an effective work unit.

• Evaluate changes in a patient's condition, inform and collaborate with family and/or caregivers, and communicate with the interprofessional team as changes occur; update the plan of care in the EMR.
• Evaluate current nursing care to ensure evidence‑based practice and quality patient outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor/mentor for new and existing staff in the specialty area, providing clinical experience that promotes growth and competency.
• Present training sessions on new equipment and instrumentation for nursing and technical staff when needed.
• Provide feedback to management regarding staff evaluations.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement individual plans of care in collaboration with other healthcare team members.
• Support the clinical manager in delivering safe patient care and building an effective work unit.
• Demonstrate expertise in the clinical knowledge base for the population served and serve as a resource to others.

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.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree – Nursing
• Experience:
  
  2–5 years
• Supervisor
  
  Experience:
  
  None
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  RN

• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree
• Experience:
  
  5–10 years

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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

Equal Opportunity Employer. BJC Health Care is an equal‑opportunity employer and adheres to applicable affirmative action and equal employment opportunity laws.