Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in St. Louis, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: St. Louis, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Cardiac Medical ICU (Nights)

Location

Saint Louis, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 36 or 48 Guaranteed Hours Per Week | Every Other Weekend Required | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all age groups in a Cardiac Medical ICU setting
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability for the provision of direct patient care and evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct care givers
• Operate and manage advanced equipment including Impella, IABP, Prismax CRRT, Zoll internal cooling device, and Arctic Sun
• Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR
• May be floated to stepdown units based on staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license; must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold Missouri licensure
• Minimum 3 years of Cardiac Medical ICU experience (inpatient only)
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• NIHSS certification required
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for assignments running November 1 through April 1
• Must be available for a full week of day-shift orientation prior to beginning night shift

Preferred Experience / Skills

• TNCC certification preferred
• Experience with medical ICU patients with cardiac emphasis including arrhythmias, STEMI, and post-cardiac arrest care
• CVI experience recovering open-heart patients directly from the OR
• Familiarity with a diverse patient population including sepsis, ARDS, GI bleed, DKA, PE, renal failure, liver failure, pancreatitis, and overdose

Why Join Us

• Work in a 22-bed Cardiac Medical ICU with a 1:2 patient ratio at a nationally recognized facility holding advanced certifications in stroke care, heart failure, and STEMI
• Join a team that holds high standards of excellence and mutual accountability in a dynamic, high-acuity critical care environment in a vibrant city with world-class dining, entertainment, and attractions