Medical/Surgical RN - Ortho/Neuro
Evansville, Indiana
INEVA Ascension St. Vincent Evansville

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Unit: Ortho / Neuro, 16 beds
Patient Ratio: 1:6-8

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a combined Orthopedics and Neuroscience unit.
• Manage a patient load of 6 to 8 patients per nurse.
• Work day shift on a medical/surgical unit.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Successful completion of Ascension Pharmacology Exam
• Successful completion of Ascension Medical Surgical Exam
• Successful completion of Ascension EKG Exam
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Completion of unit-specific orientation and core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • Tuberculosis screening with 2-step PPD or IGRA testing and chest X-ray if positive.
  • Fit testing for respiratory protection (annual requirement).
  • Annual health statement or physical exam.
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Background checks including criminal history, employment verification, and professional references.
• Submission of a valid driver's license or state ID matching address requirements.
• Completion of onboarding education attestations and contract worker onboarding processes.
• Submission of a professional resume/profile and at least two professional references.

Additional Notes

• Photo ID badge with a clear, unaltered headshot required.
• All competency exams and health requirements must be updated every 3 years or annually as specified.
• Some optional checklists and evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for onboarding.

This position is ideal for a Medical/Surgical RN seeking a long-term assignment in a hospital setting with a focus on orthopedic and neurological patient care.