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Travel Nurse (RN) ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Saint Louis, MO
$1,931 to $2,181 weekly

Posted June 22, 2026 - ID:1099225 Verified This job was verified as an active available position.
Job Details
Start Date
7/20/2026
Shift
Nights
Duration
13 weeks
Hours
12 hours
Specialty
ICU, Nursing
City
Saint Louis
State
MO
Experience
1 Years
Estimated Pay
$1,931 - $2,181 weekly
Requirements
  • Required certification: ICU
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Key Requirements Summary: 1. Experience: 2 years required; must be 2 years specifically in a neuro setting; Trauma Level I experience required; candidates with past experience in a Comprehensive Stroke Center preferred 2. Cases: Ischemic strokes (post-thrombectomy, post-tPA), neuromuscular disorders, seizure disorders, CNS infections, hemorrhagic strokes, subdural/epidural hematomas, ICP monitoring (EVDs/bolts), neurotrauma (GSW, MVC, spinal cord injuries) 3. Certifications: ACLS required (must be obtained by compliance hard document deadline), BLS required, NIHSS required; TNCC preferred, BSN preferred, 10 hours of stroke education required (NIHSS can satisfy 3 hours if taken within the year; new or renewal ACLS provides points if taken within the year); completed during orientation; certifications not required at time of submittal unless otherwise noted; must be AHA or American Red Cross 4. License: MO license — submit without license OK; requires MO or compact (no issuance if tied to another compact state). IL license — must be in hand at time of submittal. Compact — must match permanent residence, otherwise submit for update and confirm ETA 5. Education: BSN preferred 6. EMR: Epic experience preferred 7. Shifts/Call: 36 or 48 hours per week (3x12 or 4x12); every other weekend required; no on-call required; float within service line or other ICUs; confirm shift in submittal; contract length is firm; must pass Relias EKG exam — Interpretation and Management of Dysrhythmias required 8. RTO: Maximum 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract; 7 or more days requires manager approval, including any holiday RTO; no new RTO after submission; no RTO allowed the first week of assignment 9. Returning Staff: 18 months tenure required with a 3-month break in service before returning; permanent employees across BJC and/or Saint Lukes must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler; BJC does not permit contractors to sign a contract and cancel it to accept another BJC assignment; mid-contract cancellations to book a different BJC assignment are not allowed; if a contract is canceled at the contractor's discretion, they must complete an assignment elsewhere before being considered for a new BJC opportunity 10. Travel/Local: 75-mile radius rule; no local candidates accepted; no local travelers allowed except for Patient Care Technicians, Certified Nurse Assistants, and Medical Assistants 11. Background: Not specified 12. Modules: Billable up to 16 hours at $20/hr; completed pre-start via WorkRamp and uploaded to compliance report; required for RNs; do not differ per specialty; must be started within 1 week of signed contract and completed 2 Fridays prior to start date to avoid delay 13. Travel Experience: Not specified as required 14. Scrubs: Navy Blue 15. Flu Vaccine Requirements: Required — Medical/Religious Exemptions Only 16. Special Equipment: EVD, bolt Critical: Labs must be completed within 48-72 hours of signing. Compliance deadline is 3pm CST on the Monday of the week before the initial start date. Fit testing required — travelers must have facial hair that allows for proper testing or will be expected to shave, no exceptions. First-timers accepted. Guaranteed hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks; cancelled shifts must be the regular shift length assigned.
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