Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Wichita, KS
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Travel)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) 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, OSHA, etc.) with minimum 80% passing score
  • Ascension EKG Exam with minimum 80% passing score
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• 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 (mask required if declined)
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines (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: Annual respiratory fit test required
  • 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually
  • Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Background & Verification:

  • Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (updated annually)
  • Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
  • 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:

  • Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
  • Driver’s License/State ID matching home state for compact license holders
  • Ascension Profile and Confirmation of Assignment documentation
  • Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• This is a travel contract position at a Level 1 facility.
• Onboarding includes completion of specific Ascension onboarding education and attestations.

Summary

This travel RN Medical/Surgical role requires a fully licensed and certified nurse with comprehensive immunizations, health screenings, and background verifications. The contract is approximately 13 weeks in length in Wichita, Kansas. Candidates must meet all credentialing and onboarding requirements prior to assignment start.