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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Neuro ICU setting within a large, short-term acute care Magnet and Level I Trauma teaching hospital with 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 is 1:2
• Specialized procedures include vasoactive medication management, central line and arterial line management, ICP monitoring (EVDs/bolts), CRRT, hypothermia/hyperthermia management, and spinal precautions
• Specialized equipment includes EVDs and bolts
• Charting is done in Epic; Epic experience is required
• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling is not available

Requirements

• Active MO RN license (or compact RN license) required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a neuro ICU setting required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Preferred certifications/education: TNCC, BSN, and 10 hours of stroke education
• EKG interpretation and dysrhythmia management skills required (Relias EKG exam must be passed)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• 10 hours of stroke education are required and will be completed during orientation (NIHSS certification taken within the year may satisfy up to 3 hours; a new or renewal ACLS taken within the year may also contribute hours)
• Relias EKG exam must be passed prior to or during onboarding
• Scrub color required: Navy Blue
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travelers may work a 36- or 48-hour per week schedule
• Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Standard travelers may work for up to 18 months consecutively, after which a 3-month break is required
• Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• Monthly parking passes are available at various lots and garages near the facility; pricing and availability may vary