Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Wichita, KS
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

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

Job Description

• Position at a medical/surgical unit within a hospital campus.
• Requires registered nurse (RN) specialty in Medical/Surgical care.

Required Credentials & Onboarding Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Nursys Verification: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start. Disciplinary actions require additional documentation.
• Current Nursing License: Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• BLS (AHA): Required prior to onboarding.
• NIH Certification: Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F updated every 2 years.
• MOAB Moderate Risk (De-Escalation Training): Required prior to onboarding.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Must pass with at least 80%, max two attempts. Updated version required as of Dec 1, 2023.
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Must complete test and training checklist with signed attestation.

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer required; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or verified history required; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; 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.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA: Required with specific timing; if positive, chest X-ray and TB questionnaire required.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite. Annual update required.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment; updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter; includes 12 specific substances.

Professional Requirements

• Resume/Profile: Required for submission.
• Two Professional References: Required prior to first assignment.
• Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Employment Verification: Past 7 years, updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Education Verification: Relevant to clinical work, completed within 90 days of start; updated after breaks in service.
• Driver’s License/State ID: Must be current and match address on file.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation: Completion of pre-hire education modules.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip: Pre-hire modules required for non-allied positions.
• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start; updated annually.
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updates for extensions.

Additional Notes

• Some optional documents/checklists may be requested by unit leaders during onboarding.
• All required documents must be uploaded and verified prior to or at the start of the assignment.
• Compliance with all credentialing and health requirements is mandatory for clearance and continued employment.

This position is ideal for RNs with medical/surgical experience seeking a 13-week contract in Wichita, Kansas, with a comprehensive onboarding and credentialing process aligned with Ascension Health standards.