Medical/Surgical RN – Orthopedics/Neuroscience
Evansville, Indiana
INEVA Ascension St. Vincent Evansville

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical (Ortho/Neuro)

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

Job Details

• Unit: Orthopedics / Neuroscience
• Bed Count: 16 beds
• Patient Ratio: 1:6-8
• Shift: Nights (4E Nights)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience
• Medical/Surgical nursing experience specifically in Orthopedics and Neurology (Ortho/Neuro)

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Completion of pharmacology and medical-surgical competency exams with a minimum passing score of 80% (max 2 attempts).
• Completion of EKG exam with a minimum passing score of 80% (max 2 attempts).
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics within the last year, updated every 3 years.
• Color vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start, can be done onsite).
• Health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA with annual questionnaire; chest x-ray if positive.
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Background checks including criminal history, employment verification, and professional references.
• Driver’s license or state ID valid and matching address requirements.
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and nursing contract worker onboarding.
• Submission of professional resume/profile and at least two professional references.
• Annual updates required for many credentials and screenings.

Additional Notes

• Clinical skills checklist required within one year of start and updated annually.
• Some optional onboarding checklists may be requested by unit leadership.
• All documentation must be current and compliant prior to assignment start.

This position is suitable for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs comfortable working night shifts in a specialty Ortho/Neuro unit with a moderate patient ratio. Compliance with detailed credentialing and onboarding requirements is mandatory.