CVICU RN
Indianapolis, Indiana
Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVICU RN

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)

Job Description

• Work in a specialized Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) caring for cardiac patients pre- and post-operation.
• Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate surgical cases.
• Expected availability: 36 hours per week, every other weekend, holidays, and willingness to be on call.
• May be required to float to Pediatric ICU (PICU), Pediatrics, and Neonatal ICU (NICU).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
• Pediatrics Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP Advanced certification

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Completion of specialty and pharmacology exams with a minimum passing score of 80%, updated every 3 years.
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics.
• Color vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• Annual NIH certification updates.
• Ascension-specific onboarding education attestation and contract worker onboarding completed onsite.
• Forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations).
• Health requirements including:

  • Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive titer (no declinations accepted).
  • Fit test for respiratory protection, preferably before start.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Varicella immunity documentation or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
  • Valid Tdap within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • 2-step PPD or IGRA testing with annual TB questionnaire updates.
  • Statement of good health or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually.
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Background checks including criminal, employment, and EPLS verifications completed within required timeframes.
• Verification of education and employment history relevant to clinical work.
• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and match address requirements.

Additional Notes

• Must be willing to float between CVICU, PICU, Pediatrics, and NICU as needed.
• Flexibility and availability for on-call shifts and holiday coverage are required.
• Specialty exams and skills checklists must be maintained and updated regularly.

This position is ideal for an experienced CVICU RN seeking a night shift assignment with a focus on cardiac critical care and pediatric populations.