PCU Registered Nurse
Evansville, Indiana
Saint Vincent Evansville

Job Opportunity: RN PCU (Progressive Cardiac Care)

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

Unit Description

• Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient Population: Medical, Cardiac, Pre/Post Cardiovascular Surgery, Arrhythmia, Heart Failure, Stroke overflow
• Unit Size: 28 beds
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients

Required Credentials & Certifications

Licenses & Verification

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and match address requirements)

Certifications (Must be AHA unless otherwise noted)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIH Certification (Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F 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 as new editions released)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, updated yearly)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, completed within 1 year of start, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred before start, can be done onsite (specific mask types required)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Required with timing guidelines; TB questionnaire updated annually
• Positive PPD: Negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually; includes 12 specified drugs

Onboarding Requirements

• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite
• Ascension Onboarding Education Attestation: Completion of pre-hire education (6 hours) and attestation upload
• Ascension Profile: Resume or professional profile submission
• Two Professional References: Required prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually or after break in service >90 days
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) Check: Within 90 days of start, rerun if break in service >90 days
• Education Verification: Relevant clinical education verified within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service >90 days
• Employment Verification: Past 7 years verified; updated annually or after break in service >90 days
• Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updates with extensions

Optional/Additional Information

• Ascension Exit Survey: Optional post-assignment survey
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist: Optional for onboarding, uploaded by unit leader within a week
• Hiring Manager Evaluation: Optional post-assignment evaluation
• Name Change Documentation: Optional legal documentation if applicable

This position requires a highly qualified RN with cardiac care experience, current certifications, and compliance with Ascension Health’s onboarding and credentialing standards.