PACU Registered Nurse
Wichita, KS
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RN PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in PACU for a travel assignment in Wichita, Kansas.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Must be AHA certified
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Must be AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Must be AHA certified
• Nursys Verification – Within 30 days prior to start; disciplinary actions require additional documentation
• Current Nursing License – Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension Color Vision Test – Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years
• Ascension Core Competencies – HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start and updated yearly (minimum 80% score)
• NIH Certification – Group A updated yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Ascension EKG Exam – Passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out – Required training and test results
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding
• Ascension Nova StatStrip Training

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test – Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite; updated annually
• Hepatitis B – Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine – Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire – Must provide positive IGRA or PPD results, chest x-ray within a year, and completed TB questionnaire; updated annually
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – First PPD within 1 year, second within 30 days of start; or negative IGRA within 90 days prior to start
• Varicella – Proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted
• Tdap – Valid for 10 years from administration; no declinations accepted
• Health Statement – Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen – Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually; includes testing for 12 specified drugs

Professional Requirements

• Driver's License/State ID – Must be current and valid; address must match licensing requirements
• Ascension Profile (Resume)
• Two Professional References – Completed prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check – Includes Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender; completed within 30 days of first assignment and updated annually
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) Check – Run within 90 days of start and rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Ascension Skills Checklist – Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually
• Education Verification – Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start; updated if break in service > 90 days
• Confirmation of Assignment – Provided upon initial assignment and updated with each extension
• Employment Verification – Third-party verification for past seven years; updated annually or if break in service > 90 days
• Ascension Badge Photo – Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations or filters

Optional / Additional Requirements

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist – Optional for onboarding but must be uploaded within a week by unit leader
• Hiring Manager Evaluation – Post-assignment evaluation (optional)
• Name Change Documentation – Legal documentation if applicable

This position requires compliance with all listed certifications, licenses, health screenings, and professional verifications prior to and during the assignment.