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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks (preferred; 13 weeks acceptable)
Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks from compliance clearance

Job Description

• Position in a high-acuity Cardiac/Vascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Requires experience in cardiac critical care, including ventilator management and advanced cardiac support devices
• Floating within the service line may be required
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Must be located at least 75 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)
• Pending licenses accepted

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri (pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Must pass a Relias EKG competency exam prior to start

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only

Clinical Skills & Special Requirements

• Experience with:

  • Ventilator management
  • Arterial line and pulmonary artery catheter management
  • Pacemakers, Impellas, balloon pumps, LVADs
  • Acute heart failure, CHF exacerbation, fluid overload
  • Post cardiac arrest care, complete heart block, cardiogenic shock
  • Pre-heart transplant care
  • Arrhythmias including ventricular tachycardia
  • Vasoactive drips, central lines, PA/TVP catheter monitoring
  • Dialysis and Foley catheter care
  • Intra-aortic balloon pumps

Work Schedule & Hours

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week (can sign for 36 or 48 hours)
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Time off allowed: up to 2 requests, max 40 hours (5 days) during contract

Licensing & Compliance

• Missouri RN license required (pending licenses accepted)
• Primary source verification of professional license required
• NURSYS verification required for Missouri licenses
• Background checks including criminal, statewide, and federal exclusions required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required
• Fit mask testing required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health documents required (Tdap, TB testing, MMR, Varicella, Flu vaccination or exemption)
• Various facility-specific compliance documents and trainings required prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Must complete unit-specific competency exams annually, including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency
• Must complete facility orientation modules (~16 hours) via online platform prior to start
• Must adhere to facility dress code, hand hygiene, fingernail, and latex allergy policies
• Must provide two professional references (supervisors preferred)
• Must complete employment application and skills checklist relevant to unit

Notes

• No neuro ICU experience required; focus is strictly cardiac ICU
• Floating may occur within the service line as needed
• Parking fees apply for day shifts; no charge for straight night shifts
• Facility uses EPIC for charting

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