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ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
Schedule: Every 3rd weekend on a 6-week schedule cycle
Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
Float: Float to other units as needed
Unit Population: Diverse patient population; excludes burns, pediatrics, transplants, and ECMO patients
Scrubs: Any color and brand allowed

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, with ICU experience within the last year
Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
ACLS certification
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks:
- National Criminal Check
- State and County Searches (10 years, all aliases)
- SSN Trace with aliases
- National Sex Offender Registry
- EPLS/GSA/SAM
- HHS/OIG
Education Verification: Official transcript or diploma with graduation date
State-Specific Search: Missouri EDL Search within 30 days of start
License Verification: Primary source verification within 30 days of start
Professional References: 2 professional references within last 3 years
Employment Application & Work History Verification: Required
Skills Checklist: Required

Health & Safety Requirements

Physical Exam: Physician statement within last 12 months (not annually required)
Fit Mask Testing: Completed onsite at orientation
TB Screening: Negative PPD, Q-Gold, or T-SPOT within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray within 6 months and annual TB questionnaire
Immunizations:
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines, positive titer, or declination accepted)
- Hepatitis B (vaccination series, titer, or declination accepted)
- Varicella (2 vaccines, positive titer, or declination accepted)
- Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season or agency-approved medical/religious exemption (mask required if exempt)
Drug Screening: Within 30 days of start; includes multiple drug panels

Facility-Specific Requirements

Orientation: Agency Nurse Orientation quiz with minimum 84% score prior to start
Confidentiality & Code of Conduct: Must review and sign
AVADE Training: Onsite AVADE training required if extending past initial contract; includes online pre-work and in-person skills validation
Documentation: Must complete demographic form prior to start

Additional Notes

Return-to-Office (RTO) limit: 2 requests per contract
ICU unit has a strict one-attempt policy for the dysrhythmia exam
TNCC certification is available onsite for candidates (cost approx. $175)
No burn, pediatric, transplant, or ECMO patients on this unit

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week assignment on day shifts in a diverse ICU setting.