Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Wichita, KS
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room (Travel)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

• Position in the Emergency Department (ED)
• Facility located in Wichita, KS

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Emergency Room
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for ER RN roles (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• PALS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills or MOAB De-Escalation Course)
• Fit Test (annual respiratory protection fit testing)
• Valid 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 current and valid)

Required Exams & Competency Assessments

• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% passing score)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills competency, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, includes 12 specified drugs)

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 immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (training and test checklist)
• Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (pre-hire modules)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check (including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender)
• Ascension EPLS (Exclusionary Party List System) check within 90 days of start
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days of start)
• Ascension Employment Verification (past 7 years)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (agency letterhead documentation)
• Ascension Badge Photo (professional headshot with white or blue background)

Optional / Additional Requirements

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk On-Site Portion (completed at orientation)
• Positive PPD- Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire (optional for some travelers)
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment)
• Legal documentation of name change (if applicable)

Summary

This is a travel RN Emergency Room position in Wichita, Kansas, with a contract length of approximately 13 weeks. Candidates must hold current and valid RN licensure, have required certifications including BLS, PALS, ACLS, and TNCC, and meet comprehensive health and immunization requirements. Multiple competency exams and onboarding modules specific to the Ascension Health system are mandatory. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.