Step-Down RN
Evansville, Indiana
Saint Vincent Evansville

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down - Evansville, Indiana

Position Details

• Specialty: RN Step Down
• Location: Evansville, Indiana
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Dedicated Stroke Unit, 30 beds
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Patient Types: Medical, DKA, Cardiac, GI, Renal, Sepsis, Trauma, Surgery

Required Experience

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; default to standard RN Step Down experience expectations (typically 1-2 years minimum).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Licenses:

  • Current RN license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
  • Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
  • Valid Driver’s License or State ID (must not be expired and address must match records).
• Certifications:

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

  • MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, 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 but mask required.
  • Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite.
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA: Required with specific timing; TB questionnaire updated annually.
  • Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Drug Screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.

Testing & Exams (Must be completed prior to start and updated regularly)

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA; minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts; updated edition as of Dec 1, 2023)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)
• Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)

Onboarding Requirements

• Signed Assignment Agreement
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (provided at start and with extensions)
• Ascension Employment Verification (past 7 years, updated annually)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check (including SSN trace, OIG, National Sex Offender; updated annually)
• Ascension EPLS check (updated within 90 days of start)
• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no filters)

Additional Notes

• Flu season mask policy applies to those with vaccine exemptions.
• Some optional checklists may be required by unit leaders post-start.
• All documentation must be current and compliant with Ascension Health standards.

This position is ideal for experienced RN Step Down nurses comfortable working in a dedicated stroke unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, who meet the comprehensive credentialing and onboarding requirements.