Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

Job Opportunity: MICU RN Nights (Travel)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialty: RN ICU (Medical ICU)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN ICU
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, assume standard ICU RN experience expected (verify with recruiter for specifics)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications & Licenses (Required)

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN License with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver's License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Exams & Competency Testing (Must be completed prior to start and maintained as required)

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% or national benchmark, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Color Vision Test
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, 2 attempts allowed)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually, preferred prior to start (specific mask types required)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Professional Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others (within 30 days of assignment, updated annually)
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation
• Ascension Badge Photo (headshot with white or blue background, no filters)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation

Additional Notes

• Nursys verification and disciplinary action disclosures required
• Some optional checklists may be requested by unit leadership after onboarding
• All certifications, exams, and health requirements must be current and verifiable prior to assignment start

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel assignment in a Medical ICU setting with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.