Medical/Surgical Float Pool RN
Wichita, KS
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Float Pool)

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

Job Description

• Float pool position with expected floating between two nearby facilities (10-15 minutes apart).
• Work schedule includes every other weekend.
• No on-call requirements.

Required Credentials & Certifications

Licenses & Verification

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver's License/State ID (valid, not expired, matching address requirements).

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association required).
• NIH Certification (Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F every 2 years).
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training.

Health & Immunizations

• Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years).
• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers, preferred before start; updated annually.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA testing with required follow-up and annual TB questionnaire.
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and TB questionnaire.
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.

Onboarding & Testing Requirements

• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics) with minimum 80% score, two attempts allowed.
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of 80%, two attempts allowed).
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out with signed attestation.
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, completed within one year of start, updated annually).
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite).
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6-hour pre-hire training).
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules (for non-allied positions).
• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot, white or blue background, no filters).

Professional Documentation

• Resume/Profile submission required.
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment.
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others within 30 days of assignment start; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• EPLS check within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Employment verification for past 7 years; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation upon initial assignment and updates with extensions.

Optional / Additional Information

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding, uploaded by unit leader).
• Positive PPD documentation and annual TB questionnaire (optional but recommended).
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment, optional).
• Legal documentation for name changes (optional).

This position is ideal for RNs with medical/surgical experience who are flexible with floating between nearby facilities and meet comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.