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

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Shift: Rotating (typically 3 weeks days / 3 weeks nights)
Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
Patient Ratio: 1:2
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks out (based on compliance tier)
Guaranteed Hours: Yes
Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75-mile radius
Pending License Accepted: Yes
On-call: No
Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
Block Scheduling: No

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Trauma ICU
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Special Requirements:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias (must pass Relias EKG exam)
  • Arterial Line, Central Line, PICC line management
  • ICU experience with trauma patients preferred
  • Experience in a Level I, Teaching facility preferred

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – required for candidates extending past 9 months in Burn ICU
• Other unit-specific certifications may apply

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Missouri
• Primary source verification required (NURSYS)
• Pending licenses accepted

Compliance & Background Checks

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required quarterly
• Education verification required (highest nursing education)
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable
• Fingerprinting required for certain Illinois long-term care or rehab assignments

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (N95 respirator) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required or declination forms for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • TB testing (2 negative PPDs or equivalent)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must remain valid throughout assignment

Additional Requirements

• Must complete unit-specific competency exams annually, including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency
• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 16 hours) via online platform prior to start
• Must comply with facility policies including hand hygiene, dress code, fingernail policy, and confidentiality agreements
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, including EKG interpretation

Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Level I Trauma Center, Magnet & Teaching Hospital
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking available (fee applies)
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Notes

• No more than 7 days of Return to Office (RTO) allowed per 13-week contract
• Candidates must be able to pass all required competency exams and certifications prior to or shortly after start
• Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses with trauma experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, Level I trauma center environment. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.