Travel Medical/Surgical RN
Evansville, Indiana
Saint Vincent Evansville

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Position

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Care for Pulmonary & Medical Overflow patients
• Unit has 22 beds
• Patient ratio approximately 1:4-5

Required Credentials & Compliance

Licenses & Certifications

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)

Exams & Testing

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, updated as per latest edition)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, updated yearly)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Health & Immunizations

• 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
• 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)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually

Background & Verification

• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days prior to assignment, updated annually)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days prior to start
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days prior to start)
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment

Onboarding Requirements

• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no filters)
• Completion of Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite)
• Completion of Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment documentation

Additional Notes

• Some credentials require submission prior to onboarding, others prior to assignment start or during submission process
• Certain optional checklists may be required by unit leadership after start
• All exams allow only two attempts to pass with minimum required scores

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs comfortable with pulmonary and medical overflow patients, meeting comprehensive credentialing and compliance standards for Ascension Health travel assignments.