Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks (preferred; 13 weeks acceptable)
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Patient Ratio: 1:2

Unit & Patient Population

• CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) with high acuity critical care patients
• Requires experience managing cardiac and cardiovascular ICU patients, including:

  • Ventilator management
  • Arterial line and pulmonary artery catheter management
  • Pacemakers, Impellas, balloon pumps, LVADs
  • Acute heart failure, CHF exacerbation, fluid overload
  • Post cardiac arrest, complete heart block, cardiogenic shock, pre-heart transplant
  • Arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia
  • Vasoactive drips, central lines, dialysis, Foley catheters
  • Intra-aortic balloon pumps

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Successful completion of Relias Basic Dysrhythmia competency exam

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug test within 1 year of start, including specific panels (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP)
• Background checks including:

  • Criminal background check (7-year search, statewide and nationwide as applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
  • State-specific searches and registries as required
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Missouri RN license primary source verification via NURSYS
• Required facility-specific documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • TB Questionnaire and negative TB test or chest x-ray documentation
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (with boosters or declinations as applicable)
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (required every 10 years)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Sept 30 – Apr 1)
• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Vehicle registration form required for day shift workers (not applicable for night shift)
• Fit mask testing annually (N95 respirators) with accommodations for failed fit tests
• Orientation modules (~16 hours) completed via online platform prior to start (not required if completed in current calendar year)

Work Conditions & Additional Info

• Start date approximately 3-4 weeks from offer, depending on compliance tier
• Time off allowed: up to 2 requests totaling no more than 40 hours (5 days) during contract
• No on-call requirement
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Monthly passes available for a fee; free parking for straight night shifts in employee lots
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care, Magnet & Teaching Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 1,266

References & History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred within last year)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Employment application required for facility access

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity cardiac ICU setting with a reputable acute care hospital in Missouri.