American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2 years of recent cardiac ICU experience and BSN, BLS, and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Position located in a Cardiovascular ICU within a short-term acute care, Magnet and teaching hospital
• Works with a ratio of 1:2 caring for cardiac and critically ill patients
• Handles acute heart failure, CHF exacerbation, post-cardiac arrest, complete heart block, cardiogenic shock, pre-heart transplant, and arrhythmias
• Care includes ventilator management, arterial line and pulmonary artery catheter management, pacemaker, LVAD, Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump, dialysis, and vasoactive drips
• Uses EPIC for electronic charting; prior EPIC experience preferred
• Night shifts, four 12-hour shifts per week (19:00–07:30) with every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating is required within the service line as needed
• Position is for a 13-week minimum contract with the option for 16 weeks
• Duties include complex cardiac and intensive care for critical patients using advanced life-support equipment
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Testing and orientation modules must be completed prior to first shift
• No more than two time-off requests, totaling no more than 40 hours, allowed during contract
• No time off is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travelers may stay up to 18 months, followed by a mandatory 3-month break
• Parking information and fees will be provided during orientation; night shift parking is free
• Level I trauma center environment

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (can be pending at time of consideration)
• BSN degree, BLS and ACLS certifications required
• At least 2 years of recent cardiac/CVICU experience required
• Must be able to manage LVADs, Impella, ventilators, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG exam prior to start
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers are not accepted
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-649641. 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 - Cardiovascular ICU

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