Step-Down RN
Evansville, Indiana
Saint Vincent Evansville

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down (4W Nights)

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Dedicated Stroke Unit
• 30 beds
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Patient conditions include Medical, DKA, Cardiac, GI, Renal, Sepsis, Trauma, Surgery

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Current RN license in Indiana with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License or State ID (must not be expired and address must match license requirements)

Certifications

• BLS (AHA required)
• ACLS (AHA required)
• NIH Certification (Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F updated every 2 years)

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

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, max 2 attempts, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical only; completed within 1 year of start, updated annually)

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite; updated annually
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Required with appropriate timing and annual TB questionnaire
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Professional Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission required
• 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 start; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days
• EPLS check within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Employment verification for past 7 years; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days
• Signed Assignment Agreement and Onboarding requirements completed onsite
• Badge photo (forward facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Step Down
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for Step Down nursing roles (confirm with recruiter if needed)
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Additional Information

• Flu season mask policy applies for those with vaccine exemptions/declinations
• Optional unit-specific checklist available but not required for onboarding

This position offers a focused opportunity to work in a specialized Stroke Unit with a manageable nurse-to-patient ratio and a diverse patient population requiring critical care skills.