Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Trauma ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Every other weekend required, no on-call
• Float: Float to all hospital areas including ICU, TCU, and Emergency Department for ICU and TCU holds
• Unit: Trauma ICU

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Ability to accept first-time travel nurses

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal background check within 12 months prior to start
• Negative drug screen within 12 months prior to start
• TB test (PPD, Qgold, or TSPOT) within 12 months; chest x-ray within 5 years if prior positive PPD
• OSHA Respirator Clearance prior to start (fit testing completed onsite during orientation)
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (must be renewed annually)
• COVID vaccination series preferred
• Physical exam within 1 year indicating good health
• Required facility-specific orientation modules and training, including:

  • AbioMed Impella Online Training (for ICU candidates, updated annually)
  • Agency Personnel Orientation Checklist (completed post-start during orientation)
• Signed confidentiality, security, and ethical conduct agreements prior to start
• Skills checklist and references as per placement standards

Additional Information

• Parking provided free in campus garage
• Requests for time off must be submitted with application; additional requests after signing are at manager discretion
• Blocked scheduling options may be considered (weekend blocks or 6 on/8 off schedule)
• Scrub color: Navy

Notes for Candidates

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted
• Fit testing requires candidates to be clean-shaven; refusal to comply will result in cancellation
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and training to be cleared for assignment
• This is a tertiary care academic medical center with a 356-bed capacity

This opportunity is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel contract in a trauma-focused critical care environment with night shifts and a supportive scheduling structure.