Medical/Surgical RN (Renal/Diabetic Unit)
Evansville, Indiana
Saint Vincent Evansville

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Position - Indiana (Evansville)

Unit & Patient Details

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Unit: Renal/Diabetic Unit
• Patient Ratio: 1:6-8
• Beds: 23

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver's License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements)

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

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, updated as new editions released)
• Fit Test (annual, preferred prior to start; specific mask types required)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical specialty, completed within one year of start, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray and annual TB Questionnaire (or equivalent IGRA test)
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within 30 days prior to start
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Onboarding & Professional Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Badge Photo (professional headshot with white or blue background)
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (completed within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Employment Verification (third-party, past 7 years, updated annually)
• Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (agency letterhead documentation of assignment dates)

Optional / Additional

• Ascension Exit Survey (post-assignment)
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding)
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment)
• Legal documentation of name change (if applicable)

This position requires thorough compliance with Ascension Health’s credentialing, testing, and health requirements prior to and during the assignment.