CVICU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVICU RN (Night Shift)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Description

• Provide nursing care for cardiac medical and cardiothoracic/vascular surgery ICU patients.
• Required experience with Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), and Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).
• Experience with NxStage dialysis equipment is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• Minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience.
• CVICU experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Professional credentials including resume/profile and at least two professional references.
• License verification through Nursys within 30 days prior to start.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation.
• Completion of specialty and pharmacology competency exams with minimum 80% passing score (only two attempts allowed).
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and National Patient Safety Goals.
• EKG competency exam with minimum 80% passing score.
• Color vision test.
• Nursing contingent worker onboarding and education attestation.
• Badge photo (forward-facing, white or blue background, no alterations).
• Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, and National Sex Offender registry.
• Employment and education verifications.
• Skills checklist for specialty, updated annually.
• Drug screening (12-panel) within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Health and immunization requirements:

  • MMR: documented proof of two vaccines or positive titer (no declinations).
  • Varicella: documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history (no declinations).
  • Tdap: valid within 10 years (no declinations).
  • Hepatitis B: vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine is optional but mask required if declined during flu season.
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA with chest X-ray if positive, plus annual TB questionnaire.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection, preferably completed prior to start.
• Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Driver’s license or state ID matching address requirements.

Additional Notes

• This is a night shift position in a cardiovascular intensive care unit.
• The assignment length is approximately 13 weeks.
• Competency with advanced cardiac assist devices is mandatory.
• NxStage dialysis experience is a plus but not required.
• All certifications and verifications must be current and compliant with facility standards.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CVICU RN position.