Medical/Surgical RN
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Specialty

• Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical/Surgical
• Years of Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN roles (typically 1+ years unless otherwise specified)

Credentials & Certifications Required

Licenses & Verification

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License or State ID (must be current and match address requirements)

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• NIH Certification (Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F every 2 years)
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Influenza Vaccine (seasonal; exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted

Health & Testing Requirements

• Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
• Fit Test (preferred prior to start; required annually)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) testing with annual TB questionnaire
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and TB questionnaire
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Ascension EKG Exam with passing score (minimum 80%) and limited attempts
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics) with minimum 80% score, updated yearly
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills) completed within one year of start, updated annually

Onboarding & Documentation

• Signed Assignment Agreement (required for onboarding)
• Ascension Resume/Profile and 2 Professional References (required for submission)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Employment Verification for past 7 years, updated annually
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (initial and upon extension)
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6-hour pre-hire training)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules (required for non-allied positions)
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out with signed attestation
• Ascension Badge Photo (headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• This is a long-term assignment in a Medical/Surgical unit.
• Compliance with all credentialing, health, and onboarding requirements is mandatory prior to start.

This position is suitable for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in Wichita, Kansas, with comprehensive credentialing and onboarding requirements.