ICU Registered Nurse
Wichita, KS
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Travel RN ICU Job Opportunity

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN ICU
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience expected (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN License with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate Verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver's License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Required Exams & Competency Assessments

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (mandatory)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Required Health & Immunization Documentation

• 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 vaccines (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement: Completed physical exam or statement of good health prior to first assignment, updated annually

Background & Verification Requirements

• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days prior to start)
• Employment Verification (past 7 years)
• Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start)
• Professional References: At least two professional references required
• Ascension EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days prior to start

Onboarding & Orientation Requirements

• Completion of Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Completion of Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk Training (online portion prior to start; onsite portion at orientation)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training (pre-hire modules)

Additional Notes

• All certifications, licenses, and verifications must be current and compliant with Ascension Health requirements.
• Some assessments allow only two attempts to pass.
• Documentation must be uploaded and verified as per onboarding instructions.

This position is ideal for ICU RNs seeking a travel assignment in a Level 1 trauma center environment with comprehensive credentialing and competency requirements.