Behavioral Health RN
Wichita, KS
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RN Behavioral Health

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

Job Description

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) for inpatient adult behavioral health unit
• Specialty: Behavioral Health Nursing

Experience Requirements

• Required Years of Experience in Specialty: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year typical for behavioral health RN roles (no conflicting data found)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Current RN License (with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start)
• BLS (American Heart Association) Certification
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (clinical system competency)
• Ascension Core Competencies (including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score required)
• CPI Blue Card Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills or MOAB De-Escalation Course (completed prior to start)
• MMR Vaccination or Positive IGG Titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test (annual respiratory protection fit test)
• Hepatitis B Vaccination or Declination Documentation
• Influenza Vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA with Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire
• Varicella Immunity or Vaccination (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap Vaccination (valid for 10 years, no declinations accepted)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Health Statement or Physical Exam (completed prior to first assignment, updated annually)
• Driver’s License or State ID (valid, matching address requirements)

Additional Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Ascension Resume/Profile submission
• Signed Assignment Agreement
• Ascension Color Vision Test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (pre-hire modules for non-allied positions)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check (including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender)
• Ascension EPLS (Exclusionary Party List System) check
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills verification, updated annually)
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start)
• Ascension Employment Verification (past 7 years, updated annually)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (documenting assignment dates)

Optional / Additional Credentials

• CPI/MOAB High Risk On-Site Portion (completed at orientation)
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment)
• Ascension Name Change Document (if applicable)
• Ascension Badge Photo (professional headshot with white or blue background)

Summary

This is a 13-week long-term assignment for an RN specializing in adult inpatient behavioral health in Wichita, Kansas. The role requires a valid RN license, behavioral health nursing experience, and completion of multiple Ascension-specific onboarding and compliance requirements including certifications, immunizations, drug screening, and background checks. Prior travel experience is not required.