Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Nashville, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN CVICU - Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: December 8 (Non-negotiable)
Shift Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
Holiday Requirement: Must work 1 of 2 holidays

Required Credentials & Certifications

Licenses & Verification (Required for Submission)

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver's License or State ID (must not be expired, front and back, address must match).
• Professional resume/profile.
• Two professional references.
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).

Certifications (Required for Onboarding)

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• NIH Certification (Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F every 2 years)

Health & Immunizations (Required for Onboarding)

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• 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: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA: Required with specific timing; TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and TB questionnaire.

Testing & Competencies (Required for Onboarding)

• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Passing score of at least 80%, max 2 attempts; must update to latest version if required.
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist, completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually; includes 12 specific drugs.

Background & Employment Verification (Required for Onboarding)

• Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Education Verification: Relevant to clinical work, completed within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Employment Verification: Past 7 years, third-party verification; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days.
• Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updates with extensions.

Onboarding Requirements (Required for Onboarding)

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training).
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite).
• Ascension Nova StatStrip Pre-Hire Modules (required for non-allied positions).

Optional Credentials

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding, uploaded by unit leader).
• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire (optional if applicable).
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment).
• Legal Name Change Documentation.

Note: All required documents and verifications must be current and compliant with Ascension Health policies prior to assignment start.