Cardiac Medical ICU RN
St. Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Medical ICU

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

Job Summary

Provide direct patient care in a Cardiac Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting, primarily on night shifts. Care for critically ill patients with cardiac and medical conditions, including post-open heart surgery recovery. Utilize nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while coordinating with ancillary departments.

Work Schedule

• 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: None
• Orientation: Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for full week orientation required

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Cardiac Medical ICU
• Number of Beds: 22
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Common Equipment: Impella, IABP, Prismax CRRT, Zoll internal cooling device, Arctic Sun
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC

Patient Population

• Cardiac patients including arrhythmias, STEMI, post cardiac arrest
• Medical ICU patients with sepsis, respiratory failure (pneumonia, COVID, ARDS), GI bleed, DKA, PE, renal and liver failure, pancreatitis, overdose, suicidal ideations, CIWA

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
• Experience in recovering open heart surgery patients directly from the OR in a CVICU setting
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Certifications:

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

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required (November 1 – April 1)
• May be floated to other stepdown units depending on staffing needs
• Must adhere to dress code: black scrubs only; no hats, non-approved jackets/sweatshirts, or AirPods

Physical and Mental Demands

• Frequent standing and walking
• Bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally
• Exposure to blood and body fluids

Professional Expectations

• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Provide care consistent with nursing standards and state Nurse Practice Act
• Coordinate care with other departments
• Uphold accountability and excellence in patient care

Summary

This travel RN position in a Cardiac Medical ICU requires a skilled nurse with at least 3 years of relevant ICU experience, strong cardiac patient care skills, and required certifications. The role involves night shifts with flexible hours and a 13-week contract length. The position demands physical stamina, professional accountability, and the ability to work in a high-acuity environment.