ICU Registered Nurse
Wichita, KS
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN ICU Position - Wichita, Kansas

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Specialty: RN ICU
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center

Job Description

• Work at a Level 1 trauma center.
• Requires proficiency with Cerner electronic health records system.

Required Credentials & Certifications

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Must be AHA certified.
• NIH Certification – Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F updated every 2 years.
• CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or MOAB De-Escalation Course completed prior to start.
• CPI/MOAB High Risk On-Site Portion – Completed at orientation (optional for onboarding).

Licenses & Verifications

• Nursys Verification – Within 30 days prior to start; disciplinary actions require additional documentation.
• Current Nursing License – Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver’s License/State ID – Must be current and valid; address must match licensing requirements.
• Ascension Education Verification – Verification of relevant education within 90 days of start.
• Ascension Employment Verification – Third-party employment verification for past 7 years.
• Ascension Criminal Background Check – Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, and national sex offender check.
• Ascension EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) – Run within 90 days of start.

Testing & Checklists

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out – Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation required.
• Ascension Specialty Exam – Completed prior to first assignment; minimum 80% passing score.
• Ascension Core Competencies – HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start, updated yearly.
• Ascension EKG Exam – Must pass with at least 80%; only two attempts allowed.
• Ascension Skills Checklist – Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start; updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen – Completed within 30 days prior to start; includes testing for 12 specified substances.

Health & Immunizations

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Documented proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B – Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine – Required during flu season; exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire – Must provide positive IGRA or PPD results, chest x-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire.
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – Required within 1 year and 30 days of start.
• Varicella – Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap – Valid for 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Fit Test – Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite.

Other Requirements

• Health Statement – Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment; updated annually.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation – Completion of pre-hire education attestation.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding – Completed onsite prior to assignment.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip – Pre-hire modules required for non-allied positions.
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment – Documentation of assignment dates required.
• Ascension Profile – Resume or professional profile submission.
• Ascension 2 Professional References – At least two professional references required.

Summary

This travel RN ICU position in Wichita, Kansas requires a 13-week commitment at a Level 1 trauma center. Candidates must have current nursing licensure, multiple certifications including BLS and ACLS, and complete a series of Ascension-specific exams and onboarding requirements. Comprehensive health screenings, immunizations, and background checks are mandatory. Proficiency with Cerner EHR and completion of specialized training and testing are essential for onboarding.