Travel Contract

ICU RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

$2,546-2,950/week
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ICU Registered Nurse

Location

  • Saint Louis, Missouri

Employment Type

  • Travel/Contract

Schedule

  • Night shift, 4x12 hours
  • 48 hours per week
  • Every other weekend

Assignment Details

  • ICU / oncology-focused unit
  • May float within scope, including oncology floors, oncology service line, ICU, and potentially anywhere as needed
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
  • Average daily census: 21
  • Beds: 25
  • First-time travelers accepted
  • No block schedule
  • Local candidates not accepted within a 75-mile radius
  • No more than 7 days of requested time off per 13-week contract
  • Start date is approximately 3–4 weeks after compliance clearance

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Missouri
  • 2 years of ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience
  • ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Oncology experience
  • Experience with Epic
  • Must pass a Relias EKG exam
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
  • Pending license accepted
  • Government-issued ID required
  • Primary source verification of professional license required
  • NURSYS verification required
  • Two professional references required
  • Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start

Preferred Qualifications

  • BSN
  • Teaching hospital experience

Unit Skills Mentioned

  • Multi-system organ failure
  • IV insulin protocols
  • Arterial line management
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line and PICC line care/management
  • Starting IVs
  • Continuous IV sedation
  • Procedural sedation administration
  • Titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
  • BiPAP
  • Care of ventilated patients
  • High-flow nasal cannula
  • ABG interpretation
  • Suctioning
  • Ventilator management
  • Infection prevention and isolation precautions
  • Phlebotomy
  • Surgical wounds with drains/wound vac

Additional Notes

  • No chemotherapy
  • Nurses draw their own phlebotomy
  • On-call not required

Facility

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

4.2rating(145 reviews)

14 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 1,394 beds
ADDRESSOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110
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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
Transportation
  • Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
Demographics
  • Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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