Medical/Surgical RN – Renal/Diabetic Unit
Evansville, Indiana
Saint Vincent Evansville

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Opportunity

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical (Renal/Diabetic Unit)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Renal/Diabetic Unit
• Patient Ratio: 1:6-8
• 23 Beds

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN roles (typically 1+ years)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN License with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements)

Required Exams & Testing (Must be completed prior to start and updated as specified)

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

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite)
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Background & Verification Requirements

• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• Two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days of assignment)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start
• Education Verification within 90 days of start
• Employment Verification for past 7 years
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation

Onboarding & Additional Requirements

• Completion of Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Completion of Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
• Ascension Exit Survey to be completed within 72 hours after assignment completion
• Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations

This position requires a dedicated Medical/Surgical RN with all required certifications, immunizations, and verifications completed prior to assignment start. The role involves working in a renal/diabetic unit with a patient ratio of 1:6-8.