Cardiac ICU RN
Wichita, KS
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel RN ICU Position - Wichita, Kansas

Job Details

• Specialty: RN ICU (Cardiac Intensive Care Unit)
• Location: Wichita, Kansas
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Years of Experience in Specialty: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience expected (verify with recruiter if needed).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN License with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate Verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver's License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Required Exams and Competency Assessments

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (mandatory)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Required Health and Immunization Documentation

• 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
• Positive PPD or Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within required timeframes
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)

Required Background and Verification Checks

• Ascension Criminal Background Check (including SSN Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender)
• Ascension EPLS (Exclusionary Provider List System) check within 90 days prior to start
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start)
• Ascension Employment Verification (past 7 years)
• Ascension 2 Professional References (at least two)

Onboarding and Training Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training (pre-hire modules)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion (completed prior to start)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk On-Site Portion (completed at orientation)
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile submission)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (provided upon initial assignment and updates)

Additional Notes

• Nursys verification and license verifications must be current within 30 days prior to start.
• Some certifications and exams require a minimum passing score of 80% with only two attempts allowed.
• TB testing and questionnaires must be updated annually.
• Flu vaccine declinations require mask-wearing during flu season.
• CPI/MOAB training includes both online and onsite components.
• Background checks and verifications must be updated annually or if there is a break in service greater than 90 days.

This position requires thorough compliance with Ascension Health’s credentialing, health, and training standards to ensure readiness for the cardiac ICU environment.