Neuro ICU RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Unit: Neuro ICU
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 (can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes, minimum 3 shifts per 13-week contract
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract

Required Qualifications

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

Clinical and Unit Requirements

• Patient Diagnoses:

  • Ischemic strokes (post-thrombectomy, post-tPA)
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Seizure disorders
  • CNS infections
  • Hemorrhagic strokes
  • Subdural/epidural hematomas
  • ICP monitoring (EVDs/bolts)
  • Neurotrauma (GSW, MVC, spinal cord injuries)
• Special Procedures/Skills:

  • Vasoactive medication administration
  • Central line and arterial line management
  • ICP monitoring
  • CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
  • Hypothermia/hyperthermia management
  • Spinal precautions
• Special Equipment: EVD, bolt

Compliance and 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 registries as applicable
• Education Verification: Highest nursing education must be verified before start
• Drug Testing: Within 1 year of start, must include full panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test (N95 respirator) renewed annually
  • Immunizations and titers: Tdap, TB testing (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (with boosters or declinations as applicable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies acknowledgment
  • Orientation modules completion (approximately 16 hours via online platform)
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
  • Vehicle registration form (for day shift workers)

Additional Information

• Orientation: Includes completion of 10 hours of stroke education and competency exams
• Parking: Monthly parking passes available at various rates; no charge for straight night shifts in employee parking
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Magnet & Teaching Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

This position welcomes first-time travel nurses and offers a supportive environment for neuro ICU nursing professionals seeking a travel contract in Missouri.