Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Nashville, Tennessee
Saint Thomas West Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN CVICU - Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: December 8 (Non-negotiable)
Shift Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
Holiday Requirement: Must work 1 of 2 holidays

Position Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) needed for a long-term assignment in Nashville, TN. This role requires flexibility in shift hours and holiday coverage.

Required Credentials & Certifications

Licenses & Verification (Must be current and verified within 30 days prior to start)

• Nursing license verification via Nursys
• Current license and primary source verification
• Driver’s License/State ID (must not be expired and address must match requirements)

Certifications (Must be AHA approved where specified)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIH Certification (Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F every 2 years)

Health & Immunizations (Must be completed prior to or at onboarding)

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: 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 for flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Recent testing required; if positive, chest X-ray and TB questionnaire needed
• Positive PPD: Negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire (optional but recommended)
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Testing & Competencies (Must be completed prior to or at onboarding)

• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts
• Ascension EKG Exam: Passing score of 80%, max 2 attempts; updated exam version as of Dec 1, 2023
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist, updated annually for specialty
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually; includes 12 specified drugs with MRO review if applicable

Onboarding Requirements

• Ascension Resume/Profile submission
• Two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, and national sex offender registry (updated annually or after break in service)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start
• Education verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
• Confirmation of assignment documentation upon initial assignment and extensions
• Employment verification for past 7 years (updated annually or after break in service)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6-hour pre-hire training)
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules (required for non-allied positions)
• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations or filters

Optional

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (uploaded by unit leader within a week)
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment)
• Legal documentation of name change (if applicable)

Summary

This RN CVICU position in Nashville requires a 13-week commitment starting December 8, with mandatory holiday work and flexible shift hours. Candidates must meet extensive credentialing, certification, health, and onboarding requirements specific to the healthcare system. Compliance with all documentation and testing is critical for assignment clearance.