Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Travel Position

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Schedule: Every other weekend, no call

Job Description

• Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care.
• Travel assignment in a hospital setting.

Required Credentials and Certifications

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion (completed prior to start)
• Optional: CPI/MOAB High Risk On-Site Portion (completed at orientation)

Licenses

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

Testing and Checklists

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (mandatory)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Health and Immunizations

• 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)
• Fit Test: Required annually, preferred prior to start
• Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire (optional but recommended)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days prior to start
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Onboarding and Professional Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (pre-hire modules for non-allied positions)
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• Ascension 2 Professional References (at least two)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check (including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check)
• Ascension EPLS (within 90 days of start)
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days of start)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (agency letterhead documentation)
• Ascension Employment Verification (past 7 years, updated annually)
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)

Additional Information

• No call required.
• Training and competency exams must be completed with a minimum passing score (usually 80%) and limited attempts.
• Some checklists and attestations must be uploaded or completed prior to or during onboarding.
• Certain certifications and health requirements must be updated regularly to maintain compliance.

This position is ideal for ICU RNs who meet the above credentialing and health requirements and are interested in a travel assignment with a structured schedule and no on-call duties.