Travel Medical/Surgical RN
Wichita, KS
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Position

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

Job Description

• Position at a hospital in Wichita, KS (Ascension Health system)
• Medical/Surgical specialty

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Must be AHA certified
• Nursys Verification – Within 30 days prior to start; disciplinary actions require FACIS Questionnaire
• Current Nursing License – Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start; disciplinary actions require FACIS Questionnaire
• 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, max 2 attempts
• NIH Certification – Group A updated yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years
• Ascension EKG Exam – New edition as of Dec 1, 2023; passing score of 80% required with max 2 attempts
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out – Cerner system training and test results required
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding – Completed onsite
• Ascension Nova StatStrip – Pre-hire modules for non-allied positions

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR – 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 – Positive IGRA or PPD results, chest x-ray within a year, TB questionnaire completed; updated annually
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – Within 1 year and 30 days of start; TB questionnaire updated annually
• Varicella – Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted
• Tdap – Valid for 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Health Statement – Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment; updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen – Within 30 days prior to start; includes 12 specified drugs; MRO review required for prescriptions or negative-dilute results

Professional Requirements

• Driver's License/State ID – Must be current and match address requirements
• Ascension Profile (Resume) – Required for submission
• At least two professional references – Required prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check – Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; completed within 30 days of first assignment and updated annually or after >90 days break in service
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) Check – Within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service >90 days
• Ascension Skills Checklist – Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start; updated annually
• Education Verification – Verification of relevant education within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service >90 days
• Employment Verification – Third-party verification for past 7 years; updated annually or after >90 days break in service
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment – Provided upon initial assignment and updates with extensions
• Ascension Badge Photo – Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background; no alterations or filters

Optional / Additional Information

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

This position requires thorough compliance with Ascension Health’s credentialing, health, and onboarding standards prior to and during the assignment.