Neuro ICU RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Neuro ICU RN

Overview

• Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night, 4x12 hours
• Weekly hours: 48
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Start timeframe: 3–4 weeks out, depending on compliance tier
• Patient ratio: 1:2

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Schedule / Assignment Details

• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope may be required
• Block scheduling is not available
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Pending license is accepted
• Local candidates are not accepted within a 75-mile radius

Preferred Qualifications

• TNCC
• BSN
• 10 hours of stroke education

Unit Details

• Neuro ICU
• Common patient populations include ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, seizure disorders, CNS infections, neuromuscular disorders, subdural/epidural hematomas, neurotrauma, and patients requiring ICP monitoring
• Unit procedures may include vasoactive medications, central line/arterial line management, CRRT, hypothermia/hyperthermia management, and spinal precautions
• Special equipment includes EVDs and bolts

Compliance / Onboarding Notes

• Orientation includes 10 hours of stroke education
• Up to 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract
• Guaranteed hours apply, with 3 shifts guaranteed per 13 weeks
• Government-issued ID required
• Background check, education verification, and professional license verification are required
• References: 2 professional references required
• Skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Fit testing required
• Drug testing required within 1 year of start and must remain valid through the assignment
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Tdap documentation or declination required
• TB documentation required
• HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, dress code policy, hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, and regulatory compliance education are required before start
• Vehicle registration form is required for day shifts

Additional Notes

• On-call is not required
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Charting system: EPIC