Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Anderson, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RN ICU (Indiana, Anderson)

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU
• Location: Anderson, Indiana
• Unit: Medical ICU (20 beds, mixed ICU/Step Down)
• Patient Ratios: ICU 2:1, Step Down 3:1, Floating to sister unit with ratios 1:3 or 4:1 depending on patient acuity
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience expected (default to higher if conflicting info arises)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS: Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified
• ACLS: Must be AHA certified
• Nursys Verification: Required within 30 days prior to start
• Current Nursing License: Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID: Must be current and valid, matching address requirements

Testing & Exams (Must be completed prior to start and maintained as required)

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, 2 attempts max)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% or national benchmark, 2 attempts max)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, 2 attempts max; updated edition as of Dec 2023)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines; 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: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred before start, onsite completion possible (PAPR not onsite)
• TB Testing: 2-step PPD or IGRA within specified timeframes; positive results require chest X-ray and questionnaire
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Professional Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission required
• Two professional references required prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including SSN trace, OIG, National Sex Offender, and others within 30 days prior to start; updated annually
• Employment verification for past 7 years; updated annually
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start
• Confirmation of assignment documentation required at start and with extensions
• Badge photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations

This position requires a highly competent ICU nurse with current certifications, thorough onboarding exams, and comprehensive health and professional verifications. The role involves working in a mixed ICU/Step Down environment with variable patient ratios and floating responsibilities.