Travel CVICU/PICU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN PICU - Travel Position

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Facility: ININD St Vincent Indpls Acute (Ascension Health)
Specialty: RN PICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a new and specialized Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) caring for cardiac patients pre- and post-operation.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate surgical cases, including hybrid day and night shifts.
• Minimum availability: 24 hours per week, every other weekend, holidays, and on-call willingness.
• May float to PICU, Pediatrics, and NICU as needed.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be AHA certified.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Must be AHA certified.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics certification preferred; NRP Advanced required.
• Nursys Verification - Within 30 days prior to start; disciplinary actions require additional documentation.
• Current Nursing License - Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver's License/State ID - Must be valid and match address requirements.

Required Exams & Competencies

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam - Must be completed prior to start and updated every 3 years (minimum 80% score).
• Ascension Specialty Exam - Completed prior to first assignment and updated every 3 years (minimum 80% or national benchmark).
• Ascension Color Vision Test - Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• Ascension Core Competencies - Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start and updated yearly (minimum 80% score).
• NIH Certification - Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F every 2 years.
• Ascension Safe Sleep Training
• Ascension EKG Exam - Must be completed with a passing score of at least 80%.
• Ascension Skills Checklist - Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually.

Onboarding & Professional Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding - Completed onsite.
• Ascension Badge Photo - Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations.
• Ascension Profile (Resume)
• Ascension 2 Professional References - At least two professional references required.
• Ascension Criminal Background Check - Includes Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender check; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Ascension EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) Check - Run within 90 days of start and rerun if break in service >90 days.
• Ascension Education Verification - Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment - Provided upon initial assignment and updates with extensions.
• Ascension Employment Verification - Third-party verification for past 7 years; updated annually or after breaks in service.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - Documented proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B - Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Varicella - Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap - Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine - Recommended for 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; updated annually.
• Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire - Required documentation for TB screening; updated annually.
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) - Required within specified timeframes prior to start; updated annually.
• Health Statement - Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen - Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually; includes testing for 12 specified substances.

Additional Notes

• Flexibility in scheduling and willingness to float to related units (PICU, Peds, NICU) is required.
• Must be able to work hybrid shifts (days and nights).
• Commitment to every other weekend, holidays, and on-call availability is expected.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU nurses looking for a travel opportunity in a specialized cardiac care setting within a large hospital system.