Cardiac Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Medical ICU position in St. Louis, MO, requiring a minimum of 3 years of inpatient cardiac/medical ICU experience and active MO or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Located in a 22-bed Cardiac Medical ICU at a Level 2 Trauma Center, Level 1 STEMI Center, and Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center in St. Louis, MO
• Patient population includes post-cardiac arrest, sepsis, respiratory failure (pneumonia, COVID, ARDS), GI bleed, DKA, PE, renal failure, liver failure, pancreatitis, overdose, suicidal ideations, and CIWA patients
• Specialized equipment includes Impella, IABP, Prismax CRRT, Zoll internal cooling device, and Arctic Sun
• EMR: Epic
• Patient ratio is 1:2
• Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 13-week contract with 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• May float to stepdown units based on staffing needs

Requirements

• Active RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for Missouri licensure or hold a current MO or compact state RN license
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• Preferred certification: TNCC
• Minimum 3 years of inpatient Cardiac Medical ICU experience required
• Experience recovering open-heart surgical patients directly from the OR (CVI) required
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Preferred experience includes medical ICU patients with a cardiac emphasis, including arrhythmias, STEMI, and post-arrest care
• Night shift orientation takes place on day shift — candidates must be available the full orientation week
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Black scrubs required; hats, non-facility jackets/sweatshirts, and earbuds are not permitted
• RTO of up to 5 days is allowed but must be made up during the assignment; only 1 holiday RTO request permitted per assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced pay rate
• Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a 1-year separation or reassignment outside the 50-mile radius is required