Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Wichita, KS
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RN ICU (LTA)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU (Neuro ICU experience required)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Prior neuro ICU experience is required.
• Every other weekend shift required.
• No on-call duties.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.
• Ceil blue scrubs required.

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN ICU with neuro ICU experience.
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but neuro ICU experience is mandatory (implies advanced ICU experience).

Certifications & Licenses Required

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

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical competency, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
• CPI Blue Card Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or MOAB De-Escalation Course (online portion prior to start, on-site portion at orientation)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training (pre-hire modules)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required prior to start and annually (specific mask types required)
• TB Testing: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Background & Verification

• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days of assignment)
• Employment Verification (past 7 years, updated annually)
• Education Verification (within 90 days of start)
• Professional References: At least two professional references required
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation required

Scheduling & Other Requirements

• Every other weekend required
• No call shifts
• Unable to accommodate block scheduling

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses with neuro ICU background seeking a 13-week contract in Wichita, Kansas, with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.