Orthopedic RN
Evansville, Indiana
INEVA Ascension St. Vincent Orthopedic Hospital

Job Opportunity: Ortho RN Nights

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM

Unit & Patient Population

• 24-bed orthopedic unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio up to 1:6
• Patient population includes postoperative adult patients recovering from Orthopedic, Total Joint Replacement, Podiatry, and Spine surgeries
• Length of stay varies based on surgery and discharge needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum of 2 years of orthopedic nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in orthopedic surgery nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Documentation of immunizations or immunity for:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2-step PPD or Negative IGRA within 90 days prior to start
  • If positive, negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start; can be completed onsite)
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Submission of professional resume/profile and at least two professional references prior to assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other required screenings within 30 days prior to start
• Employment and education verifications completed within 90 days prior to start
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and nursing contract worker onboarding (done onsite)
• Forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations)
• Completion of skills checklist for specialty within one year of start, updated annually
• Confirmation of assignment documentation on agency letterhead with accurate start/end dates

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• The role focuses on night shift nursing care for orthopedic postoperative patients
• Compliance with all credentialing and testing requirements is mandatory for onboarding and continued assignment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized orthopedic nursing environment with a defined patient population and structured support for professional compliance and development.