Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Indianapolis, IN
PHP
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview: RN CVICU

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Facility: Ascension Health - ININD CIHS Cardiac Services Inc
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The RN CVICU provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing and monitoring patient care plans.
• Monitoring, recording, and communicating patient conditions as appropriate.
• Serving as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Noting and carrying out physician and nursing orders.
• Assessing and coordinating patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Complexity of Work

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Required Credentials and Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required for onboarding.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - Required for onboarding.
• Nursys Verification - Required for submission.
• License/Certificate Verification - Required for submission.
• Ascension Pharmacology Exam - Must be completed prior to start.
• Ascension Specialty Exam - Must be completed prior to start.
• Ascension Color Vision - Must be completed prior to start.
• Ascension Core Competencies - Must be completed prior to start.
• Ascension EKG Exam - Must be completed prior to start.
• MMR Vaccination - Documented proof required.
• Fit Test - Required for onboarding.
• Hepatitis B Vaccination - Documented proof required.
• Influenza Vaccine - Required for onboarding.
• Health Statement - Required for onboarding.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA - Required for onboarding.
• Varicella Vaccination - Documented proof required.
• Tdap Vaccination - Documented proof required.
• Ascension Profile - Required for submission.
• Professional References - At least two required for submission.
• Criminal Background Check - Required for onboarding.
• 12 Panel Drug Screen - Required for onboarding.
• Education Verification - Required for onboarding.
• Confirmation of Assignment - Required for onboarding.

Additional Information

• Must complete onboarding requirements, including a welcome education attestation.
• Documentation of all required vaccinations and health checks must be provided.
• A forward-facing headshot is required for the badge.
• Compliance with flu season protocols is necessary.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, providing critical care to patients in a cardiac intensive care unit.