Medical/Surgical RN
Wichita, KS
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Travel)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical/Surgical for a travel assignment.

Required Qualifications

• License: Current, valid RN license for Kansas with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association) required
  • NIH Certification (updated per schedule)
  • MOAB Moderate Risk Certification
• Competencies & Testing:

  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics) with minimum 80% passing score
  • Ascension EKG Exam with minimum 80% passing score
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)
• Health & Immunizations:

  • 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), exemptions 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
  • Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)
  • 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually
• Background & Verification:

  • Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days prior to assignment
  • Employment Verification for past 7 years
  • Education Verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start
  • Professional References: At least two qualifying references prior to first assignment
• Other Requirements:

  • Driver’s License/State ID matching home state for compact license holders
  • Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
  • Ascension Profile and Confirmation of Assignment documentation

Additional Information

• Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start.
• Completion of onboarding modules and attestations required prior to or at start.
• Some trainings and certifications require periodic updates (every 1-3 years).
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position.

Summary

This is a travel RN Medical/Surgical position in Wichita, KS, requiring a valid RN license, multiple certifications, immunizations, background checks, and completion of specific competency exams and onboarding requirements. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks. Prior travel experience is not stated as a requirement.