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
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume minimum 2 years typical for PCU roles (no conflicting data indicating higher requirement)

Licensure & Certifications Required

• Current RN license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Nursys verification required
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)

Onboarding & Testing Requirements

• Ascension Badge Photo (headshot with white or blue background)
• Signed Assignment Agreement
• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, 2 attempts allowed; updated version required as of Dec 1, 2023)
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills; 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)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (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: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite
• Positive PPD: Negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA: Required within specified timeframes; annual TB questionnaire updates required
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually; retesting required if break in service > 90 days

Documentation & Verification Required Prior to Start

• Resume/Profile (Ascension Profile)
• Two professional references
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, 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; rerun if break in service > 90 days)
• Driver’s License or State ID (must be current and match address requirements)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this assignment.
• Multiple compliance and credentialing requirements must be met prior to onboarding and maintained annually.
• Patient care involves a diverse cardiac and medical population with moderate patient ratios.

This position is suitable for experienced RNs with strong cardiac care skills who meet comprehensive credentialing and health requirements and are prepared for a 13-week long-term assignment in Indiana.