Cardiac Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Medical ICU

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (19:00 - 07:30)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (flexible, must be indicated on submission)
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend as required
Call Requirements: None

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Unit: Cardiac Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Number of Beds: 22
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Patient Types:

  • Sepsis
  • Respiratory conditions (pneumonia, COVID, ARDS)
  • Post cardiac arrest
  • GI bleed
  • DKA
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Renal and liver failure
  • Pancreatitis
  • Overdose
  • Suicidal ideations
  • Alcohol withdrawal (CIWA)
• Equipment Used: Impella, IABP, Prismax CRRT, Zoll internal cooling device, Arctic Sun
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 3 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an inpatient setting

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability and patient confidentiality
• May float to other stepdown units depending on staffing needs
• Follow facility policies, nursing practice guidelines, and state nurse practice act

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs; pinch up to 15 lbs
• May work varying schedules and shifts based on patient care needs
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is a high risk

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for travel assignment (Nov 1 - Apr 1)
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for full orientation week required
• Dress code: Black scrubs only; no hats, non-approved jackets/sweatshirts, or AirPods allowed

Summary

This travel RN position in a Cardiac Medical ICU requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant ICU experience, strong cardiac patient care skills, and current Missouri RN licensure. The role involves night shifts with flexible guaranteed hours, caring for critically ill patients using advanced cardiac support equipment. The ideal candidate is accountable, adaptable, and experienced in high-acuity cardiac and medical ICU care.