CVICU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This is a travel contract position requiring flexibility and the ability to float within scope to ICU, TCU, and other care areas including the Emergency Department for ICU/TCU admit holds.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in CVICU and float to ICU, TCU, and other care areas as needed
• Care for ICU and TCU patients, including admit holds in the Emergency Department
• Adhere to facility policies and safety protocols, including fit testing for respiratory protection

Important Notes

• Candidates must be located more than 70 miles from the facility (no locals accepted)
• Fit test for mask seal is mandatory; no exceptions for CAPRs or PAPRs. Candidates must be willing to shave for fit testing.
• No on-call required
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Onsite garage, no fee

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 12 months required
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Primary source license verification required prior to start
• Negative drug screen within 12 months required
• Physical exam within 1 year indicating good health required
• Immunizations and health screenings required including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual)
  • COVID vaccination preferred
  • Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B documentation as applicable
• OSHA Respirator Clearance required prior to start for fit testing
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and training, including:

  • Respirator fit test onsite during first week of orientation
  • AbioMed Impella Online Training (for ICU/CCU staff)
• References and skills checklist required

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to complete all required facility-specific documents and training modules prior to and during orientation
• Must comply with all facility policies regarding confidentiality, security, and ethical conduct

This position offers an opportunity to work in a tertiary care academic medical center with a focus on cardiovascular intensive care nursing. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic environment requiring flexibility and strong critical care skills.