Medical-Surgical RN
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Position - Wichita, Kansas

Job Details

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Location: Wichita, Kansas
• Employment Type: Travel
• Schedule: Every other weekend, no call
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN (typically 1+ years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no mention of prior travel experience required)

Certifications & Licenses (Must Have Before or At Start)

• BLS (AHA certification required)
• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Mandatory Health & Safety Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• TB Testing: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred before start)
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Required Training & Competencies

• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics) with minimum 80% score, updated yearly
• Ascension Color Vision test, updated every 3 years
• Ascension EKG Exam with passing score of at least 80%
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills), updated annually
• Ascension 2 Professional References required prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, updated annually
• Employment Verification and Education Verification within 90 days prior to start
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training

Optional / Additional Requirements

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding)
• Ascension Badge Photo (professional headshot)
• Ascension Name Change Document (if applicable)
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment)

This position requires thorough compliance with health, safety, and credentialing standards specific to the Ascension Health system. All certifications and verifications must be current and completed within specified timeframes prior to assignment start.