American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a travel assignment at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and an active MO or compact RN license.
Details
- ICU setting within a large, short-term acute care hospital (1,259 staffed beds) designated as a Magnet and Level I Trauma teaching facility
- Patient population includes respiratory failure/ARDS, acute chest pain, cardiac arrhythmias, stroke, cardiac arrest, DKA, multi-organ failure, and sepsis
- Unit handles pre- and post-op cardiac, thoracic, and abdominal surgery patients, medicine and neuro-medicine overflow, pre- and post-transplant patients, and end-of-life/organ donation cases
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
- Specialized equipment includes IV pumps/titration, CRRT/dialysis, ventilator/BiPAP, hemodynamic/invasive monitoring, and defibrillator/crash cart
- Charting is performed in Epic (experience required)
- Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Floating within service line to other ICU units is required
- Block scheduling is not available
- 13-week contract with the option to work 36 or 48 hours per week
Requirements
- Active MO RN license or compact RN license required; pending IL license candidates may be considered with appropriate notation
- Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Experience in Medical and Surgical ICU settings required
- Required clinical skills include: dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management, 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition, CVP and pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz monitoring, arterial line management, CRRT/chronic and acute renal failure management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care, continuous IV sedation and drip titration (cardiac and vasoactive), CVA/acute stroke management, BiPAP management, ventilator management and care of ventilated patients, ABG interpretation, respiratory failure management, ETT/NT suctioning, infection prevention and PPE/isolation precautions, phlebotomy, and surgical wound/wound vac care
- Epic EMR experience required
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
Additional Information
- Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
- RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
- Travelers may remain at BJC facilities for a maximum of 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required before returning
- Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Navy scrubs are required
- Monthly parking passes are available through Public Safety
- Charge RN assignments may be required as needed per unit
- Holiday coverage may be required as assigned by the unit
American Traveler Job ID #P-724386. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler
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.
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.
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.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.