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

Travel RN - Cardiac Medical ICU (CVICU)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Cardiac Medical ICU (CVICU) night shift position. The role involves providing direct patient care in a 22-bed unit with a patient ratio of 1:2. The unit cares for critically ill patients including post open-heart surgery, sepsis, respiratory failure, post cardiac arrest, and other complex medical conditions.

Schedule & Hours

• Shift: Nights (19:00 - 07:30)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required, typically every other weekend
• Call Requirements: None

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Experience & Skills

• At least 2 years of Cardiac Medical ICU experience required
• Preferred experience with medical ICU patients focusing on cardiac issues such as arrhythmias, STEMI, and post cardiac arrest care
• Experience with advanced cardiac support equipment including Impella, IABP, Prismax CRRT, Zoll internal cooling device, and Arctic Sun
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR system
• Ability to float to other stepdown units as needed

Patient Population

• Sepsis
• Respiratory conditions (pneumonia, COVID, ARDS)
• Post cardiac arrest
• GI bleed
• DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
• Pulmonary embolism
• Renal and liver failure
• Pancreatitis
• Overdose
• Suicidal ideations
• CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment)

Physical & Working Conditions

• 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
• Flexible scheduling with possible shift and day changes based on patient care needs

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (no exceptions)
• Dress code: Black scrubs only; no hats, non-facility jackets/sweatshirts, or AirPods allowed
• Emphasis on professional accountability, patient rights, confidentiality, and adherence to facility mission and values

Summary

This travel RN position in a high-acuity Cardiac Medical ICU requires a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience, strong cardiac critical care skills, and relevant certifications. The role offers night shifts with flexible guaranteed hours and involves caring for complex cardiac and medical ICU patients using advanced life support equipment.