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

Job Opportunity: Travel RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend
• No on-call required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension-specific certifications and competencies including:

  • Ascension Color Vision (updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; updated yearly)
  • NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score required, updated as new editions released)
  • MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out

Onboarding & Training Requirements

• Completion of Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training (pre-hire modules for non-allied positions)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Annual, preferred prior to start (specific mask types required)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 30 days prior to start
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccine doses (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start, includes 12 specified drugs, with MRO review if applicable

Professional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (must not be expired and address must match licensing requirements)
• Resume/Profile submission
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (updated annually or after break in service > 90 days)
• EPLS check within 90 days of start (rerun if break in service > 90 days)
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days prior to start)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation upon initial assignment and updates with extensions
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually or after break in service > 90 days)

Optional

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding, uploaded by unit leader)
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment)
• Legal documentation of name change (if applicable)

This position requires strict adherence to Ascension Health’s credentialing, health, and onboarding standards to ensure compliance and readiness for assignment.