ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Registered Nurse (ICU Nights) - Saint Louis, Missouri

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Unit: ICU Nights
Shift: Nights
Patient Ratio: 1:2
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
Start Date: Biweekly starts, 3-4 weeks per compliance tier

Job Requirements

• Licensure: Current and up-to-date nursing license (Missouri)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience required
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for all nurses)
  • BCLS and NIH also required
• Skills:

  • Experience with hemodynamics
  • Ability to titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
  • Bedside tracheostomies (trachs) and PEG care
  • Frequent cardiac outpatient monitoring
• Preferred: Experience with EPIC electronic charting system and some machine experience
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period, every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected
• Local Radius Rule: 75 miles (locals not accepted)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days

Facility Highlights

• Total Staffed Beds: 233
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree (cannot pend at start)
• State-specific searches (Missouri and Illinois) as applicable
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab units (not required for BJC IL Home Care)

Certifications & Verifications

• Primary source verification of professional nursing license (NURSYS for Missouri)
• IV Certification required for LPNs/LVNs in Missouri
• Other certifications as applicable by unit: PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, MAB/CPI, NIH Stroke Certification
• Medication and unit-specific competency exams required and must be updated annually

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap (or declination) every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment

Facility Specific Documents

• HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Regulatory Compliance Education (annual)
• Badge photo and Aya Healthcare badge required
• Hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Orientation modules (approx. 16 hours) required before start

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year
• Skills checklist required within 1 year of start, including oncology skills if applicable
• Performance evaluations may be requested but are not required for extensions or per diem
• Floating within scope is expected to meet facility needs

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with strong critical care skills, ACLS certification, and familiarity with EPIC charting, seeking a travel contract in a well-established acute care hospital setting.