Registered Nurse ICU
Location: St. Louis, MO
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 6/13/2026
Salary: $2176.00/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse – ICU Float
Location
Saint Louis, MO
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
Key Responsibilities
- Float across multiple ICU settings including Trauma, Oncology, Cardiac/Heart and Vascular, Neurology, Medicine, and COVID units
- Maintain a 2:1 patient ratio in ICU settings across all shifts
- Float to inpatient non-critical care floors when ICU census is low, with a maximum ratio of 1:3
- Provide care across Oncology, Neurology, Med Surg, Medicine, Trauma, Heart and Vascular, and COVID inpatient units as assigned
- Fulfill every-other-weekend requirement with a minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule, plus holiday rotation
- Document and chart using EPIC electronic health record system
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, plus at least 1 year of Cardiovascular ICU (CV ICU) experience
- Active RN license in MO or a qualifying compact state (must match permanent residence)
- Current BCLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
- Proficiency with ventilator management, IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, and conscious sedation
- Must be an experienced traveler — first-time travelers will not be accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Cardiac skill set including Swan-Ganz/hemodynamic interpretation, IABP, Impella, ECMO, vasoactive drips, and CRRT
- Experience with triage, ICP monitoring, PA lines, and Level 1 Trauma
- Certifications such as CCRN, ONS, Chemo, TNCC, or CPI
- Prior experience with EPIC electronic health records
Why Join Us
- Work at a short-term acute care facility offering diverse clinical exposure across multiple high-acuity ICU specialties
- Complimentary on-site parking provided
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