Orthopedic Post-Surgical Registered Nurse
Evansville, Indiana
Saint Vincent Evansville

Job Opportunity: Travel RN - Orthopedics

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Facility: INEVA SV Evansville Ortho Hosp-40030
Hospital System: Ascension Health
Unit: 24-bed Orthopedic Unit

Job Description

• Care for postoperative adult patients recovering from Orthopedic, Total Joint Replacement, Podiatry, and Spine surgeries
• Patient-to-nurse ratio up to 6:1
• Length of stay varies based on surgery and discharge needs
• Previous post-orthopedic surgery nursing experience preferred
• ACLS certification required

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• ACLS required
• Pharmacology Exam (Ascension-specific) with minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years
• Medical Surgical Exam (Ascension-specific) with minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years
• EKG Exam (Ascension-specific) with minimum 80% score
• Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics) completed within a year and updated yearly
• Skills Checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually
• Ascension-specific onboarding and education attestations

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or signed declination
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Influenza Vaccine: Recommended during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• TB Testing: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test for respiratory protection, updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (must not be expired and address must match records)
• Drug Screen: 12-panel urine drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others, updated annually
• Employment and Education Verification within 90 days prior to start
• Professional references (at least two) required prior to first assignment
• Ascension Profile and Confirmation of Assignment documentation

Notes

• All exams and certifications must be completed with a minimum passing score (usually 80%) and within specified timeframes
• Some requirements must be updated annually or every 3 years depending on the credential
• Onsite completion of some onboarding steps is required
• Flu vaccine declinations require mask-wearing during flu season

This position is ideal for RNs with orthopedic post-surgical experience seeking a travel assignment in a well-established hospital system with comprehensive credentialing and onboarding requirements.