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

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Travel)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Schedule: Every other weekend, no call

Required Specialty Experience

• Registered Nurse with Medical/Surgical specialty
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated (default to standard for Medical/Surgical RN roles, typically 1-2 years; verify with recruiter)

Certifications & Training Requirements

• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, completed within one year of start, updated annually)

Licenses & Verification

• Current RN license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate Verification within 30 days prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite; updated annually)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine (seasonal; exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
• Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccine doses (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap vaccine (valid for 10 years, no declinations accepted)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Professional Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules
• Valid Driver's License/State ID (must match home state for compact license)
• Resume or Profile submission
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (completed within 30 days of first assignment, updated annually)
• EPLS check within 90 days of start, rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• Post-assignment evaluation (optional)
• Legal documentation of name change (optional)
• Badge photo (white or blue background, no alterations)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• No call responsibilities.
• Schedule is every other weekend.

This position is ideal for a Medical/Surgical RN looking for a travel assignment in Kansas with a structured weekend schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.