Travel CVICU RN

Job Description \n American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: CVICU \n Discipline: RN \n Start Date: ASAP \n Duration: 13 weeks \n 48 hours per week \n Shift: 12 hours, nights \n Employment Type: Travel \n \n Assignment Overview\n \n Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs \n Hours: 48 hrs/wk \n Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 \n Length: 13 weeks \n Openings: 5 \n Description\n American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Medical ICU night shift role requiring 3 years of cardiac/medical ICU experience and CVI open heart recovery experience. Details\n \n Work in a 22-bed Cardiac Medical Intensive Care Unit \n Patient ratio of 1:2 \n Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM \n Every other weekend required \n No call requirements \n May float to other stepdown units depending on staffing needs \n Uses Impella, IABP, Prismax CRRT, Zoll internal cooling device, and Arctic Sun equipment \n Utilizes EPIC EMR \n Requirements\n \n Active RN license eligible for Missouri licensure or current MO/compact license \n BLS and ACLS certification from AHA required \n NIHSS certification required \n TNCC certification preferred \n Minimum 3 years of Cardiac and/or Medical ICU experience required, inpatient only \n Experience recovering open heart patients directly from the OR (CVI experience) required \n Experience with medical ICU patients with cardiac emphasis (arrhythmias, STEMI, post arrest) preferred \n Ability to stand and walk for most of shift, bend, stoop, lift, and turn patients with assistance \n Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs, pinch up to 15 lbs, and kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally \n High risk exposure to blood and body fluids \n Additional Information\n \n Provides direct patient care for all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation \n Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient comfort and outcomes \n Cares for patients with conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure (pneumonia, COVID, ARDS), post cardiac arrest, GI bleed, DKA, PE, renal failure, liver failure, pancreatitis, overdose, suicidal ideations, and CIWA \n Night shift staff orient on day shift and must be available the entire week for orientation \n Flu vaccination or facility-approved exemption required November 1 through April 1, with no declinations accepted \n Black scrubs required; hats, non-facility jackets/sweatshirts, and air pods are not permitted \n RTO of 5 days or less allowed, must be made up during the assignment \n Only one holiday RTO request permitted per assignment \n Local candidates accepted \n \n \n American Traveler Job ID P-746199. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU About American Traveler\n \n With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. \n With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. \n American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. \n With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career. \n \n \naa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a