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

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Saint Louis, Missouri

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 - 7:30)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours (can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
• Local Candidates: Not accepted; home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility
• Floating: May float within ICU service line units as needed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Block Schedule Accommodation: Not available
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days off between shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks (cancelled shifts must be regular shift length)

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
• ICU experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Patient Diagnoses Commonly Encountered

• Respiratory failure / ARDS
• Acute chest pain, cardiac conditions, arrhythmias
• Stroke
• Cardiac arrest
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Multi-organ failure
• Sepsis

Unit & Equipment Details

• Unit Types: Pre- and post-operative cardiac, thoracic, abdominal surgeries; medicine and neuro-medicine overflow; pre- and post-transplant; end-of-life care and organ donation
• Special Equipment Used:

  • IV pumps with titration
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) / dialysis
  • Ventilators and BiPAP machines
  • Hemodynamic and invasive monitoring devices
  • Defibrillators and crash carts

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
  • State-specific searches and registries as required
  • Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units
• Education Verification: Highest nursing education must be verified prior to start
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam
  • Unit-specific competency exam (updated annually)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for ICU nurses)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test (N95 respirator) renewed annually
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per protocol
  • Immunizations or immunity documentation for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific drug panels
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA acknowledgement
  • Latex allergy questionnaire
  • Confidentiality form
  • Regulatory compliance education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • Hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies acknowledgment
  • Orientation modules completion (approximately 16 hours)
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
  • Vehicle registration form if applicable

References & History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred within last year)
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• Magnet-recognized and teaching hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 1259
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Navy
• Monthly parking passes available

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with strong critical care skills who have completed prior travel contracts and are seeking a night shift travel assignment in Missouri.