Clinical Nurse Orthopedics

Additional Information About the Role

Schedule: Full-Time Nights, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
Sign-On Bonus Eligible up to $15,000

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse to join our highly regarded Orthopedic Unit (17500), a 23-bed specialized care center recognized for excellence in orthopedic care and innovation.

Ranked among the nation's top hospitals for Orthopedics by U.S.

News & World Report, our team delivers advanced, patient-centered care using the latest techniques in limb salvage, minimally invasive procedures, complex deformity correction, trauma intervention, and surgical repair.

Our orthopedic program provides specialized care across a wide range of services, including:

• Foot, ankle, and lower leg care
• Hand and wrist surgery
• Joint preservation, resurfacing, and replacement
• Musculoskeletal oncology
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Shoulder and elbow care
• Spine surgery
• Trauma services
• Sports medicine

As an orthopedic nurse, you'll gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a variety of complex cases, creating endless opportunities for professional growth and clinical development.

• 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio on both day and night shifts
• Dedicated charge nurse support
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Partnership with physicians, advanced practice nurses, case managers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and enterostomal therapists
• Strong focus on teamwork, patient outcomes, and professional development

You'll care for a diverse group of patients, including those with:

• Post-operative orthopedic needs
• Sports-related injuries
• Degenerative arthritis
• Complex musculoskeletal conditions
• Orthopedic trauma

Our unit is known for its exceptional team culture and employee engagement.

Under strong leadership, the Orthopedic Unit has become a highly sought-after destination for new graduate nurses, internal transfers, and experienced external candidates alike.

Team members value the supportive environment, opportunities for growth, and commitment to staff well-being.

If you're looking to build your orthopedic nursing career within a nationally recognized program, we encourage you to apply and become part of our outstanding team.