Travel Medical-Surgical RN
Wichita, KS
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Travel RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position is at a medical/surgical unit.
• Employment type: Travel nurse contract.

Required Credentials and Certifications

Licenses & Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified.
• Nursys Verification: Within 30 days prior to start; disciplinary actions require FACIS Questionnaire.
• License/Certificate Verification: Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• NIH Certification: Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F updated every 2 years.
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training: Required.
• Ascension Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start and updated yearly with minimum 80% score.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Must pass with at least 80%, two attempts allowed.
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Required.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start; updated annually.

Personal Health History & Immunizations

• Ascension Color Vision Test: Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Positive PPD/Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire: Must provide positive IGRA or PPD results, chest x-ray within a year, and TB questionnaire. Annual updates required.
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Required within 30 days prior to start.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid for 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment; updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start; includes 12 drug categories with MRO review if applicable.

Professional Requirements

• Ascension Profile (Resume): Required for submission.
• Two Professional References: At least two qualifying references prior to first assignment.
• Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; completed within 30 days of first assignment and updated annually or after breaks in service.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) Check: Within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Education Verification: Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Employment Verification: Third-party verification for past 7 years; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updated with extensions.
• Driver's License/State ID: Must be current, match address on file, and comply with compact license rules if applicable.
• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations.

Onboarding & Training

• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite prior to start.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation: 6 hours pre-hire training with attestation.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip: Pre-hire modules for non-allied positions.
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist: Optional for onboarding but must be uploaded within a week by unit leader.

Summary

This is a travel RN Medical/Surgical position in Wichita, Kansas, with a 13-week contract. Candidates must meet extensive credentialing, licensing, immunization, and onboarding requirements specific to Ascension Health standards. Compliance with all health screenings, certifications, and professional verifications is mandatory prior to assignment start.