CVICU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) - Nights
• Shift Options: 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts accepted
• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Patient Ratios:

  • ICU shifts: 1:1
  • Telemetry shifts: 2:1
• Weekly Hours: Approximately 36 to 48 hours depending on shift pattern
• Floating: Required to float within cardiac service line units as needed
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period, alternating weekends
• Holiday Work: Travelers required to work holidays as necessary

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) nursing experience
• Experience with hemodynamics and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Prefer experience with cardiac assistive devices and EPIC electronic health record system
• Skilled in care of cardio-thoracic surgery and open heart patients, including TAVR, post cath lab, and post cardiac surgery patients with telemetry
• Trained in Post-Op cardiac care

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for Missouri (pending licenses accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all nurses)
• Other certifications may be required based on unit specifics (e.g., MAB or CPI if applicable)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirator) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (required every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Sept-April)
• Required facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies
• Completion of regulatory compliance education and orientation modules prior to start

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience, including 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
• Experience with hemodynamics and ability to titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Trained in Post-Operative cardiac care
• Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) nursing experience

Additional Requirements

• Must complete a unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application must be submitted and approved
• Must be willing to work within a 75-mile local radius rule (locals not accepted)
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: 7 days
• No on-call required

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with 233 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Free
• Scrub color: Navy

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU nurses with strong cardiac care skills who are ready for a travel contract in a high-acuity acute care setting.