Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Wichita, KS
Host Healthcare
3x13 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

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

Key Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical)
• Facility: Hospital setting in Wichita, KS
• Contract Duration: Approximately 13 weeks

Required Credentials & Onboarding Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Nursys Verification: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start. Includes FACIS Questionnaire if disciplinary actions exist.
• License/Certificate Verification: Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start. FACIS Questionnaire required if disciplinary actions exist.
• BLS Certification: Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified.
• NIH Certification: Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F updated every 2 years.
• MOAB Moderate Risk: MOAB De-Escalation Training required.
• Driver’s License/State ID: Must be current, not expired, and match address on file.
• Ascension Profile & Resume: Required for submission.
• Two Professional References: Required prior to first assignment.

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer. No declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or verified history. 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). Declinations accepted with mask requirement.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA: Required with specific timing before start; TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Positive PPD: Negative chest X-ray within one year and annual TB questionnaire required. (Optional)
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite.

Testing & Competencies

• Ascension Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics. Completed within one year and updated yearly. Minimum 80% score, max two attempts.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Must pass with at least 80%, max two attempts. Updated exam version required.
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation required.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist to be completed within one year and updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and updated annually. Includes 12 specific drugs tested. Retesting required if break in service > 90 days.

Onboarding & Documentation

• Signed Assignment Agreement: Required for onboarding (offer letter, initial confirmation, and extensions).
• Ascension Resume: Required for submission.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation: Completion of pre-hire 6-hour module with attestation.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip: Pre-hire modules required for non-allied positions.
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updates with extensions.
• Ascension Employment Verification: Verification of employment for past 7 years, updated annually or after break in service > 90 days.
• Ascension Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check, updated annually or after break in service > 90 days.
• Ascension EPLS: Must be run within 90 days of start and rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Ascension Color Vision: Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.

Optional

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist: Optional for onboarding; uploaded by unit leader within a week.
• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire: Optional but recommended if applicable.
• Hiring Manager Evaluation: Post-assignment evaluation.
• Ascension Name Change Document: Legal documentation if applicable.

Summary

This is a 13-week contract for an RN Medical/Surgical position in Wichita, Kansas. The role requires comprehensive licensure verification, certifications, health screenings, and completion of specific Ascension onboarding modules and competencies. Immunizations and health screenings are strictly enforced with no declinations accepted for several vaccines. Drug screening and background checks are mandatory and must be current. Onsite onboarding and training are part of the process.

Healthcare professionals interested in this opportunity should ensure all credentials and health requirements are up to date and be prepared for a thorough onboarding process.