Medical ICU RN
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

• Required years of experience in specialty: Not explicitly stated (default to typical ICU RN experience; no conflicting data provided)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Must be AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Must be AHA certified
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver's License/State ID – Must be valid and match address requirements

Exams & Testing

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam – Minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years
• Ascension Specialty Exam – Minimum 80% or national benchmark passing score, updated every 3 years
• Ascension Color Vision Test – Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics) – Completed within a year of start, updated yearly, minimum 80% score
• NIH Certification – Group A updated yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years
• Ascension EKG Exam – Passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed
• Ascension Skills Checklist – Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen – Completed within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR – Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test – Required for all travelers, preferred prior to start
• 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
• Positive PPD/Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire – Must provide positive IGRA or PPD results, chest x-ray within a year, and completed TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – Required within specified timeframes prior to start
• Varicella – Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine; no declinations accepted
• Tdap – Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Health Statement – Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Professional Requirements

• Ascension Profile (Resume) – Required for submission
• Two Professional References – Required prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check – Including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others; completed within 30 days of first assignment and updated annually
• Employment Verification – Third-party verification for past seven years, updated annually
• Education Verification – Must be completed within 90 days of start
• Confirmation of Assignment – Provided upon initial assignment and updates upon extension
• Ascension EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) – Run within 90 days of start, rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Ascension Badge Photo – Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations

Additional Notes

• Must complete all required documentation and exams prior to or at start of assignment as specified
• Some optional checklists and evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for onboarding

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