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

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours (can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years total nursing experience, with 2 years specifically in a neuro setting
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Relias EKG Exam: Must pass Relias EKG exam; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Stroke Education: Complete 10 hours of stroke education during orientation (NIHSS can satisfy 3 hours; ACLS renewal/new provider provides points)
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes, minimum 3 shifts per 13-week contract
• RTO (Return to Office) Restrictions: No more than 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract

Patient Diagnoses & Unit Details

• Ischemic strokes (post-thrombectomy, post-tPA)
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Seizure disorders
• CNS infections
• Hemorrhagic strokes
• Subdural/epidural hematomas
• ICP monitoring (EVDs/bolts)
• Neurotrauma (gunshot wounds, motor vehicle crashes, spinal cord injuries)

Special Procedures/Equipment:

• Vasoactive medication administration
• Central line and arterial line management
• Continuous ICP monitoring
• CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
• Hypothermia/hyperthermia management
• Spinal precautions
• Use of EVD and bolt devices

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual update required)
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (must be completed within 1 year of start and updated annually)
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – preferred but not required
• Additional stroke education hours completed during orientation

Required Licenses & Verifications

• Active Registered Nurse license for Missouri (pending licenses accepted)
• Primary source verification of professional license (NURSYS verification required)
• Government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• Background checks including criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches as applicable
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) with annual renewal
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (with yearly questionnaire)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Sept 30 – April 1)

Compliance & Facility Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules (~16 hours) via online platform before start
• Required to sign and comply with facility policies including:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
  • Confidentiality Form (annual)
  • Hand Hygiene Policy
  • Fingernail Policy (must adhere or risk being sent home)
  • Dress Code Policy
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months of start)
• Vehicle registration form required for day shift workers
• MO Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) registration required for certain clinical roles
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Magnet & Teaching Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 1,266
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Additional Notes

• No block scheduling accommodations
• Parking fees apply for day shifts; free parking for straight night shifts
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required education and certifications during orientation or prior to start
• Floating may be required within the scope of practice to meet unit needs

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri (pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU nursing experience, with Neuro ICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification