Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU
• Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts guaranteed per 13-week contract
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Origin (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience, with Neuro ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility & Unit Information

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Hospital Designations: Magnet & Teaching Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 1,266
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation includes completion of stroke education hours and unit-specific training modules
• Must pass Relias EKG exam prior to or during orientation
• Parking during orientation requires payment; night shift parking is free in employee lots
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months of start)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months of start (7-year search including statewide and nationwide)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (quarterly updates required)
  • State-specific searches and registries as applicable
• Education Verification: Highest nursing education must be verified before start
• Drug Testing: Required within 1 year of start; must include full panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP)
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept 30 – Apr 1)
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual N95 fit test required; must be able to shave facial hair if needed
• Additional Facility 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
  • Vehicle Registration (for day shift workers)

References & History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred within last year)
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Performance evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for extensions or per diem

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to manage complex neuro ICU patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions
• Must be willing to work night shifts and meet weekend requirements
• No on-call duties required
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and complete required training modules promptly

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity neuro ICU environment at a Magnet and Level I Trauma Center hospital with strong support for professional development and compliance.