Travel Medical/Surgical RN - Renal/Diabetic Unit
Evansville, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Travel RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
Unit: Renal/Diabetic Unit
Patient Ratio: 1:6-8
Beds: 23
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Employment Type

• Travel Nurse

Required Credentials and Compliance

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association) - Required before onboarding
• 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)
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• Ascension 2 Professional References (at least two professional references)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check (including SSN Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender) within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension EPLS check within 90 days prior to start
• Ascension Education Verification within 90 days prior to start
• Ascension Employment Verification (7 years)

Exams & Testing (Must be completed prior to start and updated every 3 years unless otherwise noted)

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension Color Vision Test
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical specialty skills; updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Onboarding Requirements

• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire education)
• Ascension Badge Photo (professional headshot with white or blue background)

Personal Health History & Vaccinations

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Preferred prior to start, required annually
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions require mask wearing
• Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray and annual TB Questionnaire OR 2 Step PPD or IGRA test within 90 days prior to start
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Additional Notes

• Patient ratio and unit specifics indicate a moderate acuity level with 23 beds on the Renal/Diabetic unit.
• Completion of various Ascension-specific exams and checklists is mandatory before starting the assignment.
• Background checks, education, and employment verifications are strictly required and must be current.
• Drug screening and health/vaccination requirements are comprehensive and must be up to date.
• Contract length is approximately 13 weeks.

This position is suitable for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs who meet the detailed credentialing and compliance requirements and are comfortable working in a renal/diabetic care setting with a patient ratio of 1:6-8.