ER Registered Nurse
Kokomo, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room (Travel)

Location: Kokomo, Indiana
Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care for all Emergency Room patients.
• Must have at least 2 years of ER nursing experience.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS (American Heart Association).

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA certified
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – AHA certified
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Current, renewed every 4 years
• NIH Certification – Updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group
• Ascension CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) – 8-hour course, updated every 2 years
• Nursys Verification – Within 30 days prior to start
• Current Nursing License – Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID – Valid, must match address requirements

Required Exams & Testing

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam – Minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years
• Ascension Core Competencies – Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly
• Ascension EKG Exam – Minimum 80% score, two attempts allowed
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen – Includes testing for 12 specified drugs, within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Ascension Skills Checklist – Clinical skills checklist, completed within one year of start and updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Varicella – Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; no declinations accepted
• Tdap – Valid for 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 but mask required
• Fit Test – Required annually for respiratory protection
• Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire – Documentation required; updated annually
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – Required within specified timeframes, updated annually
• Health Statement – Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Onboarding & Professional Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding – Completed onsite
• Ascension Profile (Resume) – Required for submission
• Ascension 2 Professional References – At least two professional references required
• Ascension Criminal Background Check – Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually
• Ascension EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) – Run within 90 days of start, rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Ascension Education Verification – Verification of relevant education within 90 days of start
• Ascension Employment Verification – Third-party verification for past 7 years, updated annually
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment – Provided upon initial assignment and updates for extensions

Additional Notes

• Flu season mask policy applies even if vaccine exemption is accepted.
• Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background required for badge photo.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training is mandatory.
• All certifications and verifications must be current and compliant with Ascension Health policies.

This position is ideal for experienced ER RNs who meet the certification and health requirements and are interested in a travel assignment in Indiana.