Medical/Surgical RN – Post-Surgical Unit
Evansville, IN
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical (Night Shift)

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit: Post-Surgical Unit (22 beds)
Patient Ratio: 1:4-5

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a post-surgical unit.
• Work night shift (5S Nights).
• Care for patients recovering from surgery in a 22-bed unit.
• Maintain patient ratio of approximately 1 nurse to 4-5 patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
• Medical/Surgical nursing experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Exams and Competencies (must be completed prior to start and updated every 3 years)

• Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts).
• Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts).
• EKG Exam (minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts).
• Core Competencies covering HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics (minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts).

Health and Immunizations

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• TB Screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; if positive, negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.

Drug Screening

• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.

Background and Verification

• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry.
• Employment verification for past 7 years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work.
• Professional references: At least two required.

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s License or State ID (must be current and match address requirements).
• Onboarding includes completion of education attestation and contract worker onboarding.
• Badge photo (headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).

Notes

• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leadership within one week of start.
• Some documents and verifications must be updated annually or if there is a break in service longer than 90 days.
• All exams and competencies have a maximum of two attempts allowed.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs seeking a night shift role in a post-surgical unit with a defined patient ratio and comprehensive onboarding requirements.