Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: Travel RN Medical/Surgical

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

Job Description

• Position in Medical/Surgical nursing specialty.
• Facility is part of a large hospital system.

Required Credentials & Certifications

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association) - Must be current.
• NIH Certification - Updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group.
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training.

Licenses

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• License/Certificate verification required.

Personal Health History / Immunizations

• Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years).
• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required for flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement.
• Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days prior to start.
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Fit Test: Required annually, preferred prior to start.
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.

Testing & Checklists

• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics) - Completed within a year, updated yearly, minimum 80% score.
• Ascension EKG Exam - Passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed.
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out - Required.
• Ascension Skills Checklist - Clinical skills checklist, updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen - Completed within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist - Optional for onboarding but must be uploaded within a week if completed.

Professional Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite).
• Ascension Nova StatStrip Pre-Hire Modules.
• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background).
• Driver's License/State ID - Must be current and match address requirements.
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile).
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment.
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry - Completed within 30 days prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days prior to start.
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start.
• Employment Verification for the past seven years.
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation on agency letterhead.

Additional Notes

• Nursys and license verifications require completion of FACIS Questionnaire if any disciplinary actions exist.
• TB Questionnaire must be updated annually.
• Flu vaccine declinations require mask wearing at all times during flu season.
• Some documents and tests must be uploaded or completed prior to or on the first day of assignment.
• Breaks in service longer than 90 days require re-verification or re-testing of certain credentials.

This position requires thorough compliance with hospital system onboarding, credentialing, and health requirements to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.