Medical/Surgical RN
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

RN Medical/Surgical - Wichita, Kansas

Job Details

• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Schedule: Every other weekend, no call
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner OneChart
• Uniform: Blue scrubs
• Holiday Commitment: Must work both July 4th and Labor Day

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Completion of MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days of assignment start; updated annually or after breaks in service over 90 days
  • EPLS check within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Drug Screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start; updated annually or after breaks in service over 90 days
• Health Requirements:

  • Ascension Color Vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years
  • Fit Test (preferred before start, can be completed onsite; updated annually)
  • Documentation of vaccinations or immunity for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tdap (no declinations accepted for MMR, Varicella, or Tdap)
  • Influenza vaccine is optional; if declined during flu season, mask wearing is required
  • TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; if positive, chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required
  • Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Competency and Skills Testing:

  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) with minimum 80% passing score; updated every 3 years
  • Ascension EKG Exam with minimum 80% passing score; updated every 3 years
  • Ascension Skills Checklist completed within one year of start; updated annually
  • Cerner test-out and training checklist with signed attestation required prior to clearance
• Onboarding Documentation:

  • Signed assignment agreement and contract worker onboarding completed onsite
  • Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start; updated if break in service > 90 days
  • Employment verification for past 7 years; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days
  • Driver’s license or state ID current and matching address requirements
  • Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)
  • Completion of pre-hire modules including Nova StatStrip and MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training

Additional Notes

• Must start on or before June 8th to qualify for elevated rate
• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leader within one week of start
• Hiring manager evaluation and name change documentation are optional and not required for onboarding