Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit
Evansville, Indiana
INEVA Ascension St. Vincent Evansville

Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU (Progressive Care Unit) - Nights

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Progressive Cardiac Care Unit with 28 beds
• Patient population includes Medical, Cardiac, Pre/Post Cardiovascular Surgery, Arrhythmia, Heart Failure, and Stroke overflow
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
• Night shift: 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding & Testing Requirements (Must be completed prior to or at start)

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts; updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts; updated every 3 years)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts; updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA; minimum 80% or national benchmark; updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical specialty-specific; completed within 1 year of start; updated annually)
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training)
• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot, white or blue background, no filters)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IgG titer; no declinations accepted
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Optional; if declined during flu season, mask required
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Negative results required; if positive, negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred before start, can be completed onsite (PAPR not done onsite)
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment; updated annually
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start; updated annually; retesting required if break in service > 90 days

Documentation & Verification (Must be submitted prior to start)

• Resume/Profile
• Two professional references
• Driver’s License or State ID (valid, not expired, matching address requirements)
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Criminal Background Check (7-year search including SSN trace, OIG, National Sex Offender, etc.; updated annually or if 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 within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Employment Verification for past 7 years; updated annually or if break in service > 90 days
• Confirmation of Assignment on agency letterhead with accurate start/end dates

Additional Notes

• Optional: Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (uploaded by unit leader within one week of start)
• Post-assignment Hiring Manager Evaluation may be requested
• Legal name change documentation optional if applicable

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized progressive cardiac care environment with a diverse patient population requiring advanced nursing skills and certifications.