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

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Saint Louis, Missouri

Position Overview

• Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse
• Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 - 7:30)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Unit Details:

  • Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Units
  • Care for patients with respiratory failure, ARDS, acute chest pain, cardiac arrhythmias, stroke, cardiac arrest, DKA, multi-organ failure, sepsis
  • Pre/post-op cardiac, thoracic, abdominal surgeries
  • Medicine and neuro-medicine overflow
  • Pre/post-transplant care
  • End of life and organ donation care
• Special Equipment Used:

  • IV pumps/titration, CRRT/dialysis, ventilators/BiPAP
  • Hemodynamic/invasive monitoring (e.g., Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz)
  • Defibrillator/crash cart

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficient in management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in Central Venous Pressure (CVP) monitoring
• Experienced with Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• Competent in management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Knowledgeable in chronic and acute renal failure management
• Experienced in PICC line management
• Skilled in CVA (stroke) and acute stroke management
• Proficient in care of ventilated patients and ventilator management

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
  • State-specific searches and highway patrol checks for Missouri
  • Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab units (not applicable here)
• Education Verification: Highest nursing education must be verified before start
• Competency Exams:

  • Unit-specific competency exam (annual update)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (annual update)
  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test (N95) annually, must be able to shave if facial hair interferes
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tdap (or declination where allowed)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
  • Drug screening within 1 year, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
  • Confidentiality Form (annual)
  • Regulatory Compliance Education and Quiz (annual, 80% passing score)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies acknowledgment prior to start
  • Orientation modules completion required (approx. 16 hours) before start
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
  • Vehicle registration form if working day shifts (not applicable for night shift)

Additional Information

• References: Two professional references required; supervisors preferred within last year
• Performance Evaluations: May be requested after initial assignment but not required for extensions or per diem
• Scheduling: No block scheduling accommodations; weekend shifts every other weekend required
• Shift Cancellation: Cancelled shifts must be regular shift length
• Parking: Monthly parking passes available (contact facility Public Safety)

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with prior travel contract experience seeking a night shift role in a high-acuity, Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital environment.