CVICU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Registered Nurse - CVICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 16 weeks (preferred; 13 weeks accepted)
Shift: Day (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Patient Ratio: 1:2

Job Description

• High acuity Cardiac/CVICU critical care unit requiring specialized CVICU experience.
• Care for patients with acute heart failure, CHF exacerbation, fluid overload, post cardiac arrest, complete heart block, cardiogenic shock, pre-heart transplant, arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia.
• Management of ventilators, arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheters, pacemakers, Impellas, balloon pumps, LVADs, vasoactive drips, central lines, PA/TVP catheter monitoring, dialysis, and Foley catheters.
• Floating within the service line may be required.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• No on-call duties.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri.
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Candidate Requirements & Restrictions

• Must live at least 75 miles from the facility (no local candidates accepted).
• Time off requests limited to 2 requests totaling no more than 40 hours (5 days) during the contract.
• Must complete unit-specific competency exams annually.
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.

Compliance & Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, and international if applicable).
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start.
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable for Missouri.
• Fingerprinting required for assignments involving long-term care or rehab units in Illinois (not applicable here).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start required.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including panels for amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP; must be current throughout assignment.
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirators) required and must be renewed annually.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (or declination)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes; yearly TB questionnaire required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept 30 - Apr 1).
• Hepatitis B declination required (vaccination not mandatory).

Orientation & Facility Policies

• Orientation modules (~16 hours) must be completed through the facility’s learning platform prior to start unless completed in the current calendar year.
• Must review and sign facility policies including:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Hand Hygiene Policy
  • Fingernail Policy
  • Dress Code Policy
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months).
• Vehicle registration required for day shift workers.
• Parking available with monthly fees; no charge for straight night shifts (not applicable here).

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; supervisors within the last year preferred.
• Employment application must be completed and uploaded.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start.

Additional Notes

• This is a short-term acute care, Magnet-recognized, teaching hospital with Level I trauma designation.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Scrub color: Navy Blue.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with strong cardiac critical care skills seeking a travel contract in Missouri.