Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN CVICU (Travel)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Facility part of a large hospital system in Wichita, KS

Required Credentials & Certifications

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association required)
• ACLS (American Heart Association required)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and De-escalation training)
• Optional: CPI/MOAB High Risk On-Site Portion (completed at orientation)

Licenses

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate Verification required

Testing & Checklists

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (test and checklist with signed attestation)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (pre-hire modules for non-allied positions)
• Optional: Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (uploaded by unit leader within a week)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually, preferred before start (specific mask types required)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually

Professional Requirements

• Forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background (no filters or alterations)
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and match address requirements)
• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others (updated annually or after break in service)
• Employment Verification for past seven years (updated annually or after break in service)
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation (updated with each extension)

Additional Notes

• All required documents and verifications must be completed and uploaded as specified prior to or at onboarding.
• Some training and testing require a minimum passing score and have limited attempts.
• Certain certifications and health requirements must be updated annually or as specified.
• On-site orientation and training components are part of the onboarding process.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs who meet the comprehensive credentialing, certification, and health requirements and are ready for a 13-week travel assignment in Wichita, Kansas.