Medical/Surgical RN
Evansville, Indiana
Saint Vincent Evansville

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Pulmonary & Medical Overflow patients
• 22 beds
• Patient Ratio: 1:4-5

Required Specialty Experience

• RN Medical/Surgical (Years of experience not explicitly stated; assume standard for specialty)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS: Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified
• Nursys Verification: Required within 30 days prior to start
• Current Nursing License: Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver's License/State ID: Must be valid and match address requirements

Testing & Exams Required Prior to Start and Ongoing

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, 2 attempts max, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, 2 attempts max, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, 2 attempts max, updated as new editions released)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, 2 attempts max, updated yearly)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical specialty-specific; completed within 1 year of start, updated annually)
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding)

Health & Immunization 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: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be completed onsite
• TB Testing: 2 Step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; positive results require chest X-ray and annual questionnaire
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually; includes 12 specified substances

Professional Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references required prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days of start, updated annually)
• 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
• Completion of Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite)
• Completion of Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment documentation upon initial assignment and extensions
• Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• All required exams and certifications must be current and completed as specified before the assignment start date.
• Some requirements must be updated annually or upon contract extension.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized medical/surgical unit with a focus on pulmonary and medical overflow patients, requiring strong clinical skills and adherence to comprehensive credentialing and onboarding standards.