Emergency Room RN
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Job Description

• Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room specialty.
• Assignment length: approximately 13 weeks.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas.
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with ED experience within the last year.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• TNCC certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Health and Safety Requirements

• Documentation of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Documentation of two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history (no declinations accepted).
• Valid Tdap vaccination within the last 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza vaccine is optional; if declined during flu season, mask wearing is required.
• Fit test required for respiratory protection, preferably completed prior to start.
• 2-step PPD or IGRA testing with recent negative results and annual TB questionnaire.
• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Submission of professional resume/profile and at least two professional references prior to assignment.
• Completion of criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other required screenings within 30 days prior to start; updated annually or after breaks in service over 90 days.
• Employment verification for the past seven years, updated annually or after breaks in service over 90 days.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start; updated after breaks in service over 90 days.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation required.
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and nursing contract worker onboarding modules.
• Completion of pre-hire modules including Nova StatStrip and other required training.
• Submission of a forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations).

Additional Testing and Checklists

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out and training checklist with signed attestation required before start.
• Ascension Skills Checklist to be completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Ascension Color Vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist is optional but may be required by unit leader.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Emergency Room.
• Years of experience: Minimum 2 years in Emergency Department, with recent experience within the last year.
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

This position requires thorough compliance with credentialing, certifications, health screenings, and onboarding processes to ensure readiness for the Emergency Room nursing role.