Travel CVICU/PICU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel RN PICU - Indianapolis, Indiana

Facility: ININD St Vincent Indpls Acute
Hospital System: Ascension Health
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a new and specialized Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
• Care for cardiac patients both pre- and post-operation.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate surgical cases.
• Expected to work 36 hours per week, every other weekend, holidays, and be willing to be on call.
• May be floated to PICU, Pediatrics, and NICU as needed.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• PALS (American Heart Association)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics
• NRP Advanced (AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and meet address requirements).

Required Exams & Testing

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, updated yearly)
• Ascension Safe Sleep Training
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, updated as of Dec 2023)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Fit Test (annual respiratory protection fit test)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine: Recommended; exemptions accepted with mask requirement during flu season.
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire.
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to assignment and updated annually.

Onboarding & Professional Requirements

• Completion of Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation.
• Ascension Badge Photo (professional headshot with white or blue background).
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile).
• Two professional references.
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry.
• Employment Verification (past 7 years).
• Education Verification (within 90 days of start).
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation.
• Ascension EPLS (Exclusionary Provider List System) check.

Additional Information

• Must be willing to float between CVICU, PICU, Pediatrics, and NICU.
• Flexibility in scheduling is essential.
• All certifications, licenses, and exams must be current and meet Ascension Health standards.
• Compliance with all health, safety, and professional requirements is mandatory for onboarding and continued assignment.

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