ICU Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Travel Position

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Level 1 facility
• Travel assignment

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN license in good standing (Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start)
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Completion of specialty-specific competency exams and assessments (e.g., Ascension Specialty Exam, Ascension EKG Exam)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk training (online portion prior to start; on-site portion at orientation)

Experience

• Specialty: RN ICU
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years ICU experience (standard for ICU travel RN roles)
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

Health & Safety Requirements

• Proof of immunizations/vaccinations:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal; exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Varicella (two vaccines or immunity evidence; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
• TB screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit test for respiratory protection (required annually)
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Onboarding & Compliance

• Completion of required onboarding modules and attestations prior to or at start
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days prior to start
• Employment and education verifications within 90 days prior to start
• Annual updates and re-verifications as required for ongoing compliance
• Valid driver's license or state ID (must match address requirements for compact license if applicable)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of Ascension Core Competencies and NIH Certification
• Documentation of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually

Summary

This is a travel RN ICU position in Wichita, Kansas, with a 13-week contract length. Candidates must hold a current RN license, have required certifications (BLS, ACLS), and meet extensive health, safety, and compliance requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. The role involves working in a Level 1 facility with specialty-specific competency testing and ongoing annual requirements.