Travel Neuro ICU RN - $2,841 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• 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 hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of neuro ICU experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Neuro ICU of a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Care for patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, neuromuscular disorders, seizure disorders, CNS infections, subdural/epidural hematomas, and neurotrauma including GSW, MVC, and spinal cord injuries
• Perform ICP monitoring using EVDs and bolts
• Manage vasoactive medications, central and arterial lines, CRRT, and hypothermia/hyperthermia protocols
• Maintain spinal precautions as needed
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30), with option to sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
• Uses EPIC for charting

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (pending license accepted at submission)
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Preferred certifications: TNCC and BSN
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, including 2 years in a neuro ICU setting
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Must complete 10 hours of stroke education (can be partially satisfied by NIHSS certification)
• Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation required
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and titrating cardiac drips required
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management, EVD, and ICP monitoring required
• Facial hair must allow for proper N95 fit testing or must be shaved

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex neurological and neurosurgical patients in a high-acuity ICU setting
• Complete stroke education modules during orientation
• Navy blue scrubs required
• No more than 7 days of RTO permitted per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have an 18-month tenure with a required 3-month break in service
• Floating will be limited to the same service line

American Traveler Job ID #P-739545. 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 - Neuro ICU

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