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Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room (Travel)

Location: Kokomo, Indiana
Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Provide nursing care for all Emergency Room patients.
Must have at least 2 years of ER nursing experience.
Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS (American Heart Association).

Required Certifications & Licenses

BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA certified
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA certified
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – AHA certified
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Current, renewed every 4 years
NIH Certification – Updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group
Ascension CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) – 8-hour course, updated every 2 years
Nursys Verification – Within 30 days prior to start
Current Nursing License – Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
Driver’s License/State ID – Valid, must match address requirements

Required Exams & Testing

Ascension Pharmacology Exam – Minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years
Ascension Core Competencies – Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly
Ascension EKG Exam – Minimum 80% score, two attempts allowed
Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen – Includes testing for 12 specified drugs, within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
Ascension Skills Checklist – Clinical skills checklist, completed within one year of start and updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
Varicella – Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; no declinations accepted
Tdap – Valid for 10 years, no declinations accepted
Hepatitis B – Vaccination series completion or signed declination
Influenza Vaccine – Required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); exemptions accepted but mask required
Fit Test – Required annually for respiratory protection
Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire – Documentation required; updated annually
2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – Required within specified timeframes, updated annually
Health Statement – Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Onboarding & Professional Requirements

Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding – Completed onsite
Ascension Profile (Resume) – Required for submission
Ascension 2 Professional References – At least two professional references required
Ascension Criminal Background Check – Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually
Ascension EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) – Run within 90 days of start, rerun if break in service > 90 days
Ascension Education Verification – Verification of relevant education within 90 days of start
Ascension Employment Verification – Third-party verification for past 7 years, updated annually
Ascension Confirmation of Assignment – Provided upon initial assignment and updates for extensions

Additional Notes

Flu season mask policy applies even if vaccine exemption is accepted.
Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background required for badge photo.
Non-violent crisis intervention training is mandatory.
All certifications and verifications must be current and compliant with Ascension Health policies.

This position is ideal for experienced ER RNs who meet the certification and health requirements and are interested in a travel assignment in Indiana.