Registered Nurse PCU
Wichita, KS
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This is a long-term assignment at a Level 1 facility.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• NIHSS certification
• MOAB Moderate Risk certification

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Professional documents including resume/profile and at least two professional references.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documents.
• Background checks including criminal background, EPLS, and employment verification covering the past seven years.
• Health and immunization requirements:

  • Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted.
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines; no declinations accepted.
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine (optional, but mask required if declined during flu season).
  • TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA with annual questionnaire; chest X-ray if positive.
  • Fit Test for respiratory protection (annual update required).
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Skills and competency assessments including:

  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) with minimum 80% passing score.
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of 80% required).
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out and Skills Checklist (updated annually).
• Onboarding education attestations and pre-hire modules specific to nursing contingent workers.
• Badge photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations.

Additional Notes

• All license and certification verifications must be current and completed within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Background and employment verifications must be updated annually or if there is a break in service longer than 90 days.
• Some onboarding requirements must be completed onsite.
• Compliance with all health and safety protocols is mandatory.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with PCU expertise seeking a structured long-term assignment with comprehensive onboarding and credentialing requirements.