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

Job Opportunity: RN ICU

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule & Work Environment

• Every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Uniform: Ceil blue scrubs
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner OneChart

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of RN ICU experience, including at least 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Onboarding & Testing Requirements

• Completion of Cerner test-out and training checklist with signed attestation
• Specialty competency exam with minimum 80% passing score (updated every 3 years)
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• EKG exam with minimum 80% passing score (updated every 3 years)
• Unit-specific checklist (optional for onboarding)
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and contract worker onboarding onsite
• Pre-hire modules including Nova StatStrip and CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion (non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation training)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk On-Site Portion to be completed at orientation (optional)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite; updated annually)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza vaccine during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Varicella immunity proof or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• 2-step PPD or IGRA testing for TB with annual questionnaire
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Documentation & Verification

• Professional resume/profile required for submission
• At least two professional references required prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including SSN trace, OIG search, national sex offender registry, and other checks within 30 days of assignment start; updated annually or after breaks in service
• Employment verification for past seven years; updated annually or after breaks in service
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start; updated after breaks in service
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be current and match address on file)
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)

Additional Notes

• All required verifications and certifications must be current and completed within specified timeframes prior to assignment start
• Some onboarding and competency requirements must be updated every 1-3 years depending on the credential
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this assignment

This position is suitable for experienced ICU RNs seeking a long-term assignment in Wichita, Kansas, with a structured onboarding process and comprehensive credentialing requirements.