Senior Trauma Resource Nurse

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. This role collaborates with a high‑performing team, including trauma surgeons, APPs, nurses, ED staff, and trauma program leadership.

It plays a key role in coordinating high‑acuity patient care, supporting safe operations, and ensuring excellence in trauma nursing practice. Candidates should have strong critical‑thinking skills, expert communication, and the ability to remain calm and effective in complex, rapidly changing clinical situations.

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 trauma team members—RN, data analysts, care coordinators, educators—find a fast‑paced environment that tests professional judgment, critical thinking skills, and encourages tremendous growth. It is an exhilarating place to build a nursing career.

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

• Evaluates changes in patient’s condition, informs and collaborates with family and/or caregivers, and communicates with the interprofessional team as changes occur in the plan of care; updates plan of care in EMR, and evaluates current nursing care to ensure evidence‑based practice and quality patient outcomes.
• Serves as a clinical preceptor/mentor for orienteers and existing staff being introduced to the specialty area, providing them with clinical experience that promotes growth and competency. Presents training sessions on new equipment and instrumentation for nursing and technical staff members when the need arises. Provides feedback to the management regarding staff evaluations.
• Develops, coordinates, 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.
• Supports the clinical manager in the delivery of safe patient care and building an effective work unit. Demonstrates expertise in clinical knowledge base for the population served and demonstrates the ability to 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

• No experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Education

• Master’s Degree

Experience

• 5–10 years

BJC Total Rewards includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance is paid for by BJC. An annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution and a 401(k) plan with BJC match are provided. Tuition assistance is available on the first day. The BJC Institute for Learning and Development, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, and adoption assistance are also part of the benefits package.

This position is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.