Medical/Surgical RN
Evansville, IN
Olaro
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Post-Surgical Unit
• 22 Beds
• Patient Ratio: 1:4-5

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for Medical/Surgical RN roles (no conflicting data)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Current RN license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Driver’s License or State ID (valid, not expired)
• Professional references: At least two professional references required
• Resume/Profile submission required

Required Onboarding & Testing

• Signed Assignment Agreement (prior to or at onboarding)
• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills; updated annually)
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Required with specific timing prior to start; annual TB questionnaire
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and TB questionnaire
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Background & Verification

• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days prior to start
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days prior to start)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation required upon initial assignment and extensions

Additional Notes

• Color Vision test required prior to start and updated every 3 years
• Badge photo required (forward facing, white or blue background, no filters)
• Optional: Unit Specific Checklist (uploaded by unit leader within a week)
• Hiring Manager Evaluation and Name Change Documentation are optional

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in Indiana with a reputable healthcare system. All required credentials, immunizations, and onboarding exams must be completed as specified.