Postpartum RN
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN Post Partum (Travel)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Setting: Mother/Baby Unit (Post Partum)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Provide nursing care in the postpartum unit, supporting mothers and newborns in a hospital setting.

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Post Partum
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for specialty (no conflicting data indicating higher requirement)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current RN license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics)
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (specific to facility system)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (passing minimum 80%)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing minimum 80%)
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Fit Test (annual respiratory protection fit test)
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Varicella (two vaccines or immunity proof, no declinations)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years, no declinations)
  • TB screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement or physical exam (annual)
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, matching address requirements)

Required Onboarding & Compliance

• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start
• Background checks including:

  • Criminal background check (7-year search including SSN trace, OIG, National Sex Offender)
  • EPLS (Exclusionary Provider List System) check within 90 days of start
• Drug Screening: 12-panel urine drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Education verification within 90 days prior to start
• Employment verification for past 7 years
• Ascension-specific onboarding requirements and attestations
• Skills checklist and competency validations updated annually

Additional Notes

• Some assessments and checklists must be completed prior to or at onboarding, including color vision test and unit-specific checklists.
• Certain exams and competencies require a minimum passing score of 80% with limited attempts.
• Documentation of all required immunizations and health screenings must be current and uploaded as part of credentialing.
• This position requires compliance with facility-specific electronic health record testing (Cerner).

This role is ideal for a postpartum RN with current certifications and licenses, ready to work in a travel capacity in a mother/baby unit.