ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Schedule: Every 3rd weekend on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Float: Float to other units as needed
• Unit Population: Diverse patient population; excludes burns, pediatrics, transplants, and ECMO patients
• Scrubs: Any color and brand allowed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • National Criminal Check
  • State and County Searches (10 years, all aliases)
  • SSN Trace with aliases
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM
  • HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Official transcript or diploma with graduation date
• State-Specific Search: Missouri EDL Search within 30 days of start
• License Verification: Primary source verification within 30 days of start
• Professional References: 2 professional references within last 3 years
• Employment Application & Work History Verification: Required
• Skills Checklist: Required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Physician statement within last 12 months (not annually required)
• Fit Mask Testing: Completed onsite at orientation
• TB Screening: Negative PPD, Q-Gold, or T-SPOT within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray within 6 months and annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines, positive titer, or declination accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, titer, or declination accepted)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, positive titer, or declination accepted)
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season or agency-approved medical/religious exemption (mask required if exempt)
• Drug Screening: Within 30 days of start; includes multiple drug panels

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Orientation: Agency Nurse Orientation quiz with minimum 84% score prior to start
• Confidentiality & Code of Conduct: Must review and sign
• AVADE Training: Onsite AVADE training required if extending past initial contract; includes online pre-work and in-person skills validation
• Documentation: Must complete demographic form prior to start

Additional Notes

• Return-to-Office (RTO) limit: 2 requests per contract
• ICU unit has a strict one-attempt policy for the dysrhythmia exam
• TNCC certification is available onsite for candidates (cost approx. $175)
• No burn, pediatric, transplant, or ECMO patients on this unit

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week assignment on day shifts in a diverse ICU setting.