Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Wichita, KS
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RN Behavioral Health (Travel)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Night RN

Required Specialty and Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN Behavioral Health experience expected (no lower years specified, so no adjustment needed).
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement).

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing 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 Training and Competencies

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (mandatory checklist/testing)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%)
• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or MOAB De-Escalation Course) completed prior to start
• CPI/MOAB High Risk On-Site Portion (completed at orientation) - optional but recommended
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills checklist, updated annually)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite)
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD or Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within required timeframes
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Professional Documentation and Verification

• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days prior to first assignment)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days prior to start
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days prior to start)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation upon initial assignment and updates with extensions
• Employment Verification for the past seven years (updated annually)
• Ascension Badge Photo (headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)

Additional Notes

• Nursys and License/Certificate verifications must be uploaded as part of submission requirements.
• Some onboarding and training components must be completed prior to or at the start of the assignment.
• Certain health and safety trainings and immunizations are mandatory with no declinations accepted for some vaccines.
• CPI/MOAB training is required due to the behavioral health specialty and involves both online and onsite components.

This position is ideal for an RN with behavioral health experience who is comfortable working night shifts in a travel capacity and meeting comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.