Medical/Surgical Travel RN
Williamsport, Indiana
Saint Vincent Williamsport Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (LTA)

Location: Williamsport, Indiana
Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital (16 beds)
Shift: Dayshift
Hours: 36 hours/week with rotating holidays and weekends
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a critical access hospital setting.
• Work primarily on medical/surgical unit.
• Schedule includes rotating holidays and weekends.

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 or State ID (valid, not expired, matching address requirements).

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association required).

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

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts).
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts).
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts).
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, updated yearly).
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually).

Onboarding Requirements

• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite).
• Ascension Onboarding Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training).
• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot, white or blue background, no filters).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations).
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations).
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations).
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA: Required with specific timing; annual TB questionnaire.
• Positive PPD: Negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire (if applicable).
• 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.

Professional Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission required.
• Two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Criminal background check including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, and national sex offender registry within 30 days of assignment start; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• 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 or after breaks in service.
• Confirmation of assignment documentation required upon initial assignment and each extension.

Optional / Additional Information

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding).
• Positive PPD documentation and TB questionnaire (optional if applicable).
• Hiring Manager Evaluation and Name Change Documentation (optional).

This position is ideal for RNs with medical/surgical experience seeking a long-term assignment in a small hospital setting with a structured credentialing and onboarding process.