Progressive Cardiac Care RN
Evansville, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN PCU (Progressive Cardiac Care)

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (PCU)
• 28 beds
• Patient population includes Medical, Cardiac, Pre/Post Cardiovascular Surgery, Arrhythmia, Heart Failure, and Stroke overflow
• Patient ratio: 1:4-5

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in Indiana with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Completion of Pharmacology 1 or 2 exam prior to start (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Completion of Medical Surgical exam prior to start (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Completion of EKG exam prior to start (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Completion of Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics) within 1 year, updated every 3 years (minimum 80%)
• NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
• Ascension Skills Checklist completed within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Required immunizations and health screenings:

  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer, no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or immunity evidence, no declinations)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years, no declinations)
  • TB screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
  • Fit Test (annual)
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Verification of education and employment (including 7-year employment verification and professional references)
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and EPLS within 30 days prior to start
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations)

Experience

• Specialty: RN PCU (Progressive Cardiac Care)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN PCU experience expected (typically 1-2 years)
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

Shift

• Nights (5C Nights)

Additional Notes

• Patient ratio and acuity require strong cardiac care skills including care for pre/post cardiovascular surgery patients and arrhythmia management
• Multiple mandatory exams and certifications must be completed prior to start and maintained throughout assignment
• Compliance with all health screenings and immunizations is strictly enforced with no declinations accepted for certain vaccines
• Background checks and verifications are comprehensive and must be current

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with PCU or progressive cardiac care background seeking a travel assignment in Indiana with a focus on cardiac and surgical patient populations.