ICU Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Job Opportunity: RN ICU

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

Schedule & Work Environment

• Every other weekend
• No on-call duties
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner OneChart
• Dress code: Ceil blue scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
• ICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding & Testing Requirements

• Cerner test-out and training checklist with signed attestation
• Specialty exam demonstrating competency in ICU nursing (minimum 80% passing score; updated every 3 years)
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics (minimum 80% passing score; updated every 3 years)
• EKG exam with passing score of at least 80% (updated every 3 years)
• Color vision test (updated every 3 years)
• Skills checklist for ICU nursing (completed within one year of start; updated annually)
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and contract worker onboarding onsite

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start; updated annually)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza vaccine during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire
• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Two doses of Varicella vaccine or serological evidence of immunity (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• 2-step PPD or IGRA testing prior to start; annual TB questionnaire updates
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Documentation & Verification

• Resume/profile submission required
• At least two professional references required
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days prior to start; updated annually
• Employment verification for past seven years; updated annually
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start
• Driver’s license or state ID (must not be expired and address must match requirements)
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background)

Additional Notes

• Some optional checklists and evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for onboarding
• All required documents and certifications must be current and compliant with facility policies prior to assignment start

This position is ideal for experienced ICU registered nurses seeking a long-term assignment in Kansas with a structured onboarding process and comprehensive credentialing requirements.