Pediatric CVICU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric CVICU Registered Nurse (RN PICU)

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

Job Description

• Work in a new and specialized Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) caring for cardiac patients pre- and post-operation.
• Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate surgical cases.
• Expected availability: 36 hours per week, every other weekend, holidays, and willingness to be on call.
• May be required to float to PICU, Pediatrics, and NICU units.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Specialty: RN PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience typical for CVICU/PICU nursing roles (usually 2+ years). No indication of prior travel experience required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current, valid RN license for Indiana (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Must be AHA certified.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Must be AHA certified.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and NRP Advanced (AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics) preferred but optional.

Additional Required Credentials & Compliance

• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Completion of various Ascension-specific exams and competencies prior to start and updated every 3 years, including:

  • Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80% score)
  • Specialty Exam (minimum 80% score)
  • Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.)
  • EKG Exam (minimum 80% score)
  • Safe Sleep training
  • Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)
• Health and immunization requirements:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines or immunity proof, no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal; exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • TB screening (2-step PPD or IGRA, chest X-ray if positive, annual questionnaire)
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start)
  • 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter
  • Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Background and employment verifications including criminal background check, employment verification, EPLS, and professional references.
• Ascension onboarding requirements including education attestation and contract worker onboarding completed onsite.
• Ascension badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background).

Work Environment & Expectations

• Flexibility to work surgical schedules and float between CVICU, PICU, Pediatrics, and NICU units.
• Availability for every other weekend, holidays, and on-call shifts.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric critical care nurses with strong cardiovascular ICU skills who are adaptable and able to work in a dynamic, multi-unit environment.