Medical/Surgical RN
Wichita, KS
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Job Description

• Registered Nurse specializing in Medical/Surgical care.
• Assignment duration: approximately 13 weeks.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas.
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Certification in NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• MOAB Moderate Risk certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Valid Driver’s License.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Signed assignment agreement (offer letter, initial confirmation, and extensions).
• Completion of Ascension-specific onboarding modules including:

  • Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) with a minimum passing score of 80%.
  • NIH Certification (updated yearly or every two years depending on group).
  • EKG Exam with a passing score of at least 80%.
  • Cerner Test-Out and Training Checklist with signed attestation.
  • Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding completed onsite.
  • Pre-hire modules including Nova StatStrip.
  • Ascension Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training).
• Ascension Badge Photo: forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR: proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella: proof of two vaccines, immunity, or verified history (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap: valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B: vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine is optional but recommended during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement.
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2-step PPD or IGRA within specified timeframes prior to start.
  • If positive, must provide negative chest X-ray within one year and annual TB questionnaire.
• Fit Test for respiratory protection required prior to start or onsite (annual update required).
• Annual 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and updated annually thereafter.
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Color vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.

Additional Notes

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist is optional but may be required by unit leadership within one week of start.
• Hiring manager evaluation and name change documentation are optional.
• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.

This position requires adherence to strict credentialing, health, and compliance standards to ensure patient safety and quality care delivery.