Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Wichita, KS
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Job Opportunity

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN roles (typically 1+ years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience needed)

Certifications & Licenses (Required)

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension-specific certifications and competencies including:

  • Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; completed within a year and updated yearly)
  • NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed)
  • MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within a year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually

Onboarding & Compliance

• Nursing Contingent Worker Onboarding (onsite completion required)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually)
• EPLS check within 90 days prior to start
• Education Verification within 90 days prior to start
• Employment Verification for past 7 years
• Skills Checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation required upon initial assignment and updates with extensions
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment

Summary

This is a 13-week travel RN Medical/Surgical position in Wichita, Kansas. Candidates must hold current nursing licensure with verifications, have required immunizations and health screenings, and complete specific Ascension Health onboarding and competency requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. Compliance with all certifications, background checks, and training modules is mandatory before and during the assignment.