Neuro/Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
Evansville, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RN Neuro/Trauma ICU - Travel Position

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Facility: INEVA St Vincent Evansville (Ascension Health)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Details

• Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center
• Focus on Adult Trauma Population
• Post Surgical Management for General Surgery, Vascular Surgery (e.g., Carotid), and Neuro Surgery
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 to 1:3
• Unit Size: 8 beds

Required Credentials & Compliance

Professional Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (AHA required)
• ACLS (AHA required)
• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Varicella immunity proof or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes
• Health statement or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Testing & Exams

• Fit Test for respiratory protection (preferred before start, can be done onsite)
• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, updated as per latest edition)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical competency, updated annually)
• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Background & Verification

• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others (updated annually or after break in service > 90 days)
• Employment verification for the past 7 years (updated annually or after break in service > 90 days)
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Confirmation of assignment documentation required

Additional Notes

• Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background required for Ascension badge
• All documentation must be current and compliant with Ascension Health standards
• Flu vaccine exemptions require mask wearing during flu season
• Some onboarding requirements and attestations must be completed prior to or at start of assignment

This position is ideal for experienced RNs specializing in Neuro/Trauma ICU who meet the comprehensive credentialing and health requirements of Ascension Health.