CVICU RN
Indianapolis, Indiana
Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVICU RN - Nights

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Description

• Provide nursing care for cardiac medical and cardiothoracic/vascular surgery ICU patients.
• Required experience with Impella, IABP, and LVAD devices.
• Experience with NxStage dialysis equipment preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana.
• Minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience, with recent CVICU experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references.
• Current license verification and Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation.
• Completion of required exams prior to start:

  • Pharmacology exam (minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts).
  • Specialty exam demonstrating competency in CVICU (minimum 80% or national benchmark, max 2 attempts).
  • EKG exam (minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts).
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics (updated every 3 years).
• Color vision test, health statement or physical exam, and drug screening (12-panel, within 30 days prior to start, updated annually).
• Immunization and health requirements:

  • MMR: documented proof of two vaccines or positive 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).
  • Hepatitis B: vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (updated annually).
  • 2-step PPD or IGRA testing for TB with required follow-up documentation.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other required screenings within 90 days of assignment start.
• Employment and education verifications completed within 90 days of start and updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Onsite onboarding including nursing contingent worker education attestation and badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).

Additional Information

• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leadership within one week of start.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with advanced cardiac device experience seeking a night shift long-term assignment in Indiana.