ICU Registered Nurse
St. Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU Nights)
• Shift: Nights
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years ICU experience
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period, every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all nurses)
• Additional preferred certifications depending on unit: PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CPI/MAB (check unit specifics)

Special Requirements & Skills

• Experience with hemodynamics and ability to titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Prefer experience with relevant machines and EPIC electronic charting system
• Skilled in bedside tracheostomies and PEG tube care
• Frequent cardiac outpatient monitoring experience preferred

Facility Highlights

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 233
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months (including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• Professional license primary source verification (Missouri licenses verified via NURSYS)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include full panel and be valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 required, PAPR not available)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • 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 required during flu season
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Completion of facility orientation modules (~16 hours) through WorkRamp required before start
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually

References & History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application and performance evaluations may be required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility and state-specific background and health screening requirements
• Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel contract in a well-established acute care hospital with a focus on critical care nursing and advanced cardiac support skills.