ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ICU Nights

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: ICU (Intensive Care Unit) - Nights
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period, every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Radius Rule: Candidates must be outside a 75-mile radius (locals not accepted)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week on 3-12 hour shifts

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all nurses)
• Additional preferred certifications depending on unit (e.g., PALS, ENPC, TNCC, MAB/CPI if applicable)

Experience & Skills

• Must have experience with hemodynamics and be able to titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Prefer candidates with experience using machines and EPIC electronic health record system
• Experience with bedside tracheostomies and PEG tubes
• Frequent cardiac outpatient monitoring experience preferred

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Night shift ICU role
• 36 hours per week, 3 shifts of 12 hours each
• Navy scrub color
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• Professional license primary source verification (Missouri licenses via NURSYS)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include full drug panel and remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 required, PAPR not available)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or equivalent within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-specific documents such as HIPAA acknowledgement, latex allergy questionnaire, confidentiality form, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Completion of required orientation modules through WorkRamp (approximately 16 hours)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete unit-specific competency exams annually
• Skills checklist required within 1 year of start, including oncology skills if applicable
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application must be submitted and approved prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Candidates must be prepared to float within their scope of practice
• Pending licenses are accepted, but must be approved
• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel role

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a well-established acute care hospital setting with a focus on critical care nursing and advanced cardiac patient management.