Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of neuro setting experience and a valid MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Neuro ICU unit within a large, short-term acute care Magnet and Level I Trauma teaching hospital (1,266 staffed beds)
• Patient population includes ischemic strokes (post-thrombectomy, post-tPA), hemorrhagic strokes, subdural/epidural hematomas, neuromuscular disorders, seizure disorders, CNS infections, and neurotrauma (GSW, MVC, spinal cord injuries)
• Patient ratio: 1:2
• Proficiency with specialized procedures including vasoactive medications, central line/arterial line management, ICP monitoring, CRRT, hypothermia/hyperthermia management, and spinal precautions
• Specialized equipment includes EVDs (external ventricular drains) and bolts
• Charting via Epic (experience required)
• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract with option to sign for 36 or 48 hours per week

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or compact RN license valid in Missouri required at time of consideration; pending IL license candidates may be considered with notation
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Preferred certifications: TNCC; BSN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with 2 years specifically in a neuro setting
• EKG interpretation and dysrhythmia management skills required (Relias EKG exam must be passed)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with EVDs, bolts, ICP monitoring, vasoactive medications, and central/arterial line management required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Block scheduling is not available
• 10 hours of stroke education must be completed in full during orientation; NIHSS certification (if taken within the year) may satisfy up to 3 hours, and a new or renewal ACLS (if taken within the year) may also contribute toward the requirement
• Must pass the Relias EKG exam (Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias) prior to or during onboarding
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travel RNs may work at this facility for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required before returning
• Parking is available at several nearby lots and garages for a monthly fee; night shift workers park at no charge in employee parking