CVICU Registered Nurse
St. Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 16 weeks (preferred; 13 weeks acceptable)

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (CVICU)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of Cardiac/CVICU ICU experience (highest requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers not accepted)
• Shift Requirements: Weekend shifts every other weekend required
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks from compliance clearance
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Floating: May float within service line as needed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 75 miles from facility)
• Pending License: Accepted

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Must pass Relias EKG competency exam prior to start

Clinical Requirements / Skills

• Cardiac/CVICU ICU experience only (no neuro ICU)
• Ventilator management
• Arterial line management
• Pulmonary artery catheter management
• Pacemakers, Impellas, Balloon pumps, LVADs
• Management of acute heart failure, CHF exacerbation, fluid overload, post cardiac arrest, complete heart block, cardiogenic shock, pre-heart transplant, arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia
• Vasoactive drips, central lines, PA/TVP catheter monitoring
• Dialysis, Foley catheter care
• Intra-aortic balloon pumps, LVADs, Impella devices

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months (including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (quarterly)
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• State-specific background checks for Missouri
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Drug testing and immunization documentation must be current and on file

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must complete facility orientation modules via WorkRamp (approx. 16 hours) unless completed in current calendar year
• Required to 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)
• Limited time off allowed: up to 2 requests totaling no more than 40 hours (5 days) during contract

Additional Notes

• Candidates must meet or exceed competency exam scores (Relias Basic Dysrhythmia or equivalent)
• Oncology competency exam required if assigned to oncology units (not applicable here)
• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with strong cardiac ICU skills seeking a travel contract in a Magnet & Teaching Level I Trauma Center hospital.