Progressive Cardiac Care RN
Evansville, Indiana
Saint Vincent Evansville

Job Opportunity: RN PCU (Progressive Cardiac Care)

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (PCU)
• 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

Required Specialty Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Progressive Cardiac Care or similar specialty
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume minimum 2 years typical for PCU roles (no conflicting data)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Licenses:

  • Current RN license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
  • Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start
  • Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)

• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA)
  • NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)

• Exams & Testing:

  • Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, 2 attempts max)
  • Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, 2 attempts max)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, 2 attempts max)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, 2 attempts max)
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)

• Health & Immunizations:

  • MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
  • Fit Test: Required, preferred prior to start, updated annually
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Required with specific timing; TB questionnaire updated annually
  • Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and TB questionnaire

• Drug Screening:

  • 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Onboarding Requirements

• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot, white or blue background)
• Completion of Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
• Completion of Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others (updated annually or if break in service > 90 days)
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually or if break in service > 90 days)
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation upon initial assignment and extensions

Additional Notes

• Patient ratio and unit acuity require strong cardiac nursing skills and ability to manage complex patients
• Multiple competency exams and health screenings must be completed and maintained throughout assignment
• No mention of prior travel experience required

This position is suitable for experienced RNs with a strong background in cardiac progressive care, who meet the comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.