Emergency Room RN
Indianapolis, Indiana
ININD St. Vincent Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room (Night Shift)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Implement and monitor patient care plans
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition appropriately
• Serve as primary coordinator for all disciplines to ensure well-coordinated patient care
• Follow physician and nursing orders
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with healthcare team members

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Current RN license in Indiana with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start

Certifications (must be AHA approved)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NIH Certification
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (8-hour course, updated every 2 years)

Exams and Testing

• Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA; minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, completed within 1 year of start, updated annually)
• 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Health and Immunizations

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or 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 annually; preferred prior to start
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, chest X-ray within 1 year, and TB questionnaire completed; updated annually
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Background and Verification

• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others within 30 days of assignment
• Employment Verification for past 7 years, updated annually
• Education Verification within 90 days of start
• Professional References: At least two qualifying references prior to first assignment

Other Requirements

• Driver’s License/State ID valid and matching address requirements
• Completion of onboarding requirements including nursing contract worker onboarding and education attestations

Experience

• Specialty: RN Emergency Room
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for RN Emergency Room travel roles (typically 1-2 years)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Additional Notes

• Flu season mask policy applies for exemptions/declinations
• Survey completion required within 72 hours post-assignment
• Various credential renewals and updates required throughout assignment duration

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs seeking a travel assignment with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.