Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Trauma ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in Trauma ICU, with floating to all hospital areas including ICU, Transitional Care Unit (TCU), and Emergency Department (ED) for ICU and TCU holds.
• Every other weekend required; no on-call duties.
• Scrub color: Navy.
• Free parking available in campus garage.
• Scheduling flexibility: weekend blocks or 6 on/8 off schedule may be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Criminal background check within 12 months, including SSN trace, 7-year county residency/work history, nationwide search, and sex offender search.
• Missouri-specific background checks and Family Care Safety Registry registration required prior to start.
• Negative drug screen within 12 months of start date.
• Physical exam within 1 year indicating good health.
• Fit mask testing (respirator fit test) to be completed onsite during first week of orientation; must be clean-shaven for fit test.
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or TSPOT within 12 months; chest x-ray within 5 years if prior positive PPD.
• Annual flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• COVID vaccination series preferred but not mandatory.
• OSHA Respirator Clearance required prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and training, including:

  • Confidentiality and Security Agreement
  • Standards of Ethical Conduct and Relevant Policies
  • ICU/CCU AbioMed Impella Online Training (annual update required)
• Post-start orientation checklists to be completed during orientation.

Additional Notes

• Requests for time off must be submitted with application; additional requests after signing are at manager discretion.
• Candidates must provide a clear, passport-style photo for badge issuance.
• References and skills checklist required per placement standards.
• Color vision testing not required for this role.
• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers are welcome.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a tertiary care academic medical center with a diverse patient population and a supportive environment for travel nurses.