Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Trauma ICU
• Shift: Rotating (typically 3 weeks days, 3 weeks nights)
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks from compliance clearance
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• 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
• First-time Travelers: Accepted

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience, specifically with Trauma patients
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias (must pass Relias EKG exam)
• Proficient in arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• ICU experience at a Level I Trauma Center or teaching hospital preferred

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – may be required if assignment extends beyond 9 months
• Other certifications as applicable to Trauma ICU nursing

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Professional license primary source verification (Missouri RN license verifiable on NURSYS)
• Drug testing within 1 year, including standard panels
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (N95 respirator) renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframe
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-specific documents such as HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, hand hygiene policy, dress code policy, and orientation modules must be completed prior to start

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Trauma experience
• Proficient in EKG interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Additional Notes

• Must adhere to facility policies including fingernail and hand hygiene policies
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Skills checklist specific to unit required within 1 year of start
• No on-call requirement, but must be willing to float within scope
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Must comply with all background checks and state-specific requirements for Missouri

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity Trauma ICU setting at a Level I Trauma Center with a supportive teaching environment.