CVICU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Registered Nurse - CVICU (Saint Louis, Missouri)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks (preferred; 13 weeks acceptable)
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (can sign for 36 or 48 hours)
Patient Ratio: 1:2

Job Description

• High acuity Cardiac ICU (CVICU) requiring specialized Cardiac/CVICU ICU experience
• Care for patients with acute heart failure, CHF exacerbation, fluid overload, post cardiac arrest, complete heart block, cardiogenic shock, pre-heart transplant, arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia
• Management of ventilators, arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheters, pacemakers, Impellas, balloon pumps, LVADs, intra-aortic balloon pumps
• Experience with vasoactive drips, central lines, PA/TVP catheter monitoring, dialysis, Foley catheters
• Floating within the service line may be required
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Must pass Relias EKG competency exam before starting
• Experience in ventilator management, arterial line management, pacemakers, Impellas, balloon pumps, LVADs, vasoactive drips, PA/TVP catheter monitoring, and dialysis

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated quarterly
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including specific drug panels, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year)
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination (with unit-specific exemptions)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments required prior to start, including HIPAA, confidentiality, hand hygiene, dress code, and latex allergy questionnaires
• Background checks and state-specific searches required for Missouri placements

Additional Information

• Time off requests limited to 2 requests totaling no more than 40 hours (5 days) during the contract
• Orientation parking available with fees; night shift parking is free in employee lots
• Charting system: EPIC
• Facility is a Magnet & Teaching Hospital and Level I Trauma Center with 1,266 staffed beds
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

References and History

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

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity cardiac ICU setting with a reputable acute care hospital in Missouri.