Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
St. Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Nurse-to-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
• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) days: 7 days per 13-week contract
• Guaranteed minimum hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• Must pass Relias EKG exam focusing on interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Patient Diagnoses & Unit Details

• Common patient conditions: 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)
• Procedures and management: vasoactive medications, central line/arterial line management, ICP monitoring, CRRT, hypothermia/hyperthermia management, spinal precautions
• Special equipment used: EVD, bolt
• Stroke education: Complete 10 hours total during orientation (NIHSS can satisfy 3 hours; ACLS renewal/new provider points count)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care, Magnet & Teaching Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 1,266
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Parking:

  • Monthly parking passes available (fees apply)
  • No charge for straight night shifts parking in employee lots
  • Day/night rotation requires paid parking pass

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules (~16 hours) via online platform before start
• Required facility documents include:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
  • Confidentiality Form (annual)
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual, 80% passing score)
  • Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
  • Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
  • Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • Vehicle registration form (for day shift workers)
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, taken within 6 months)
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• No on-call requirement
• Must adhere to facility policies and complete all required education and certifications timely
• Candidate must be prepared to work night shifts with a 1:2 patient ratio in a high-acuity neuro ICU setting

This position is ideal for experienced neuro ICU RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity in a high-level trauma and teaching hospital environment with comprehensive support and structured orientation.