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The Nurse 64/6500 Trauma position at BJC Healthcare is a FULL_TIME role located in Saint Louis, MO. Additional Information About the Role Trauma Unit (6400 & 6500) < p…

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This position is located in Saint Louis, MO, US. It is a FULL_TIME position.

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Nurse 64/6500 Trauma

BJC Healthcare

Location: Saint Louis, MO 63101, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Healthcare
Occupational Category: 29-1111.00 – Healthcare Practitioners and Technicians
Posted: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Valid Through: Thursday, 12 November 2026

Job Description

BJC Healthcare is hiring a Nurse 64/6500 Trauma in Saint Louis, MO. This is a full-time position.

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: up to $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: < ul> < li style="color: #242424; "> Motor vehicle accident injuries < /li> < li style="color: #242424; "> Gunshot and stab wounds < /li> < li style="color: #242424; "> Traumatic amputations < /li> < li style="color: #242424; "> Fall-related injuries < /li> < li style="color: #242424; "> Spinal cord injuries < /li> < li style="color: #242424; "> Traumatic brain injuries < /li> < /ul> 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: < ul> < li style="color: #242424; "> Emergency Department (ED) < /li> < li style="color: #242424; "> Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) < /li> < li style="color: #242424; "> Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) < /li> < li style="color: #242424; "> Nursing Leadership and Management < /li> < /ul> Our Team Culture: Our nursing team is known for its supportive, collaborative environment where every team member is valued. What You Can Expect: < ul> < li style="color: #242424; "> A welcoming atmosphere for new graduates < /li> < li style="color: #242424; "> Strong mentorship and support through our Nurse Residency Program < /li> < li style="color: #242424; "> A close-knit, family-oriented team culture < /li> < li style="color: #242424; "> Collaborative, teamwork-driven patient care < /li> < li style="color: #242424; "> A shared commitment to excellence and helping one another succeed < /li> < /ul> If you're passionate about trauma and acute care nursing and want to build your career in a fast-paced, highly respected clinical environment, we encourage you to apply today. 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. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care after completing a nursing program and before licensure. Will be required to obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation from an accredited school of nursing to remain employed in a HSO in the state of Missouri. Responsibilities < li> 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.< /li> < li> Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.< /li> < li> Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.< /li> < li> Evaluates patient's response and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the patient's stay.< /li> < li> Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.< /li> Minimum Requirements Education < li> Nursing Diploma/Associate's< /li> - Nursing Experience < li> No Experience< /li> Supervisor Experience < li> No Experience< /li> Preferred Requirements Education < li> Bachelor's Degree< /li> - Nursing 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. < ul> < li> Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date < /li> < li> Disability insurance* paid for by BJC < /li> < li> Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution < /li> < li> 401(k) plan with BJC match < /li> < li> Tuition Assistance available on first day < /li> < li> BJC Institute for Learning and Development < /li> < li> Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts < /li> < li> Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time < /li> < li> Adoption assistance < /li> < /ul> To learn more, go to our < a href='https: //assets.jibecdn.com/prod/bjc/0.0.331/assets/2026%20Benefits%20Summary_Final.pdf' target='_blank'> Benefits Summary < /a> . *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

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