CVICU Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Medical ICU (CVICU) Travel Position

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (19:00 - 07:30)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (flexible, must be indicated on submission)
Number of Openings: 3

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Unit: Cardiac Medical Intensive Care Unit (22 beds)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Patient Types: Sepsis, respiratory conditions (pneumonia, COVID, ARDS), post cardiac arrest, GI bleed, DKA, PE, renal failure, liver failure, pancreatitis, overdose, suicidal ideations, CIWA
• Equipment: Impella, IABP, Prismax CRRT, Zoll internal cooling device, Arctic Sun
• EMR System: EPIC
• Float: May be floated to other stepdown units depending on staffing needs
• Call: None required
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend as required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 3 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including at least one year within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Utilize nursing process to coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain professional accountability and patient confidentiality
• Work within Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards
• Physical demands include standing/walking most of the shift, bending, stooping, lifting/turning patients with assistance, and handling exposure to blood/body fluids
• Must be available for night shift orientation on day shift for one week

Work Environment & Culture

• High standards of excellence and accountability expected
• Dress code: Black scrubs only; no hats, non-facility jackets/sweatshirts, or AirPods allowed
• Facility holds multiple certifications and awards for trauma, stroke, STEMI, and heart failure care

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; declinations not accepted
• Flexible scheduling options available but must be specified on submission
• Holiday time off requests limited to one per assignment
• Orientation and scheduling details subject to facility approval

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally
• Must meet unit-specific physical demands and adapt to varying schedules as needed

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with strong cardiac and medical ICU skills seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity environment.