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

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Cardiothoracic ICU

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Facility: KSWIC VC Hospitals (Ascension Health)
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Requires specialized critical care nursing skills

Required Credentials & Compliance for Submission and Onboarding

Submission Requirements (Must be provided before submission)

• Current Nursing License with primary source verification (within 30 days prior to start)
• Nursys license verification (within 30 days prior to start)
• Resume/Profile (Ascension Resume/Profile)
• At least two professional references
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (not expired, matching address requirements)

Onboarding Requirements (Must be completed before or at start)

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation)
• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)
• Health and Immunization Documentation:

  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Influenza Vaccine: Optional; if declined during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), mask required
  • TB Testing: 2 Step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes, with annual TB questionnaire; if positive, chest X-ray within 1 year required
  • Fit Test: Required for all travelers, preferred before start; PAPR not done onsite
  • Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Background and Employment Verification:

  • Criminal Background Check including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check (within 30 days prior to start)
  • EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days prior to start
  • Employment Verification for past 7 years, updated annually
  • Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days prior to start)
• Skills and Competency Assessments:

  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
  • 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, updated as required)
  • Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
• Certifications (must be current and AHA approved where applicable):

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
  • CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or MOAB De-Escalation Course prior to start)
• Drug Screening:

  • Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Onboarding Training and Documentation:

  • Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
  • Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (completion of pre-hire modules)
  • Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules (for non-allied positions)
  • Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (provided at initial assignment and updated with extensions)

Optional / Additional Information

• Influenza vaccine exemptions accepted with mask requirement during flu season
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire
• On-site portion of CPI/MOAB High Risk training completed at orientation (optional)
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional, uploaded by unit leader)
• Hiring Manager Evaluation and Name Change Documentation (optional)

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with cardiothoracic critical care expertise who meet Ascension Health’s comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.