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: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) night shift position requiring a MO or compact RN license and advanced cardiac care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a short-term acute care hospital's CVICU unit
• Night shifts, 3x12 hours (19:00–7:30), every other weekend required
• Patient ratio is typically 1:2 in the CVICU
• Will float within service line as needed
• Care for critically ill cardiac patients including those with LVADs, impellas, balloon pumps, heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac arrest conditions
• Uses EPIC EMR; EPIC experience required
• Requires management of ventilators, arterial lines, pulmonary artery and PA/TVP catheters, pacemakers, and vasoactive drips
• No local candidates; must live at least 75 miles from facility
• Magnet and teaching hospital setting with Level I Trauma Center designation
• Navy blue scrubs required
• No on-call responsibilities
• No neuro ICU experience is considered for this role
• Maximum of 5 days (40 hours) of approved time off during contract; no time off during first week of orientation
• Permanent employees must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• Travel assignments are for a minimum of 13 weeks with a preference for 16 weeks
• Travelers can remain up to 18 months with a required 3-month break after 18 months

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending license accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac/CVICU ICU experience required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• Must pass Relias EKG exam prior to start
• Recent experience with advanced cardiac devices such as LVADs, impellas, and intra-aortic balloon pumps required
• EPIC charting experience required

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-649642. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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