ICU Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Job Opportunity: RN ICU

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

Schedule & Work Details

• Every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner OneChart
• Uniform: Ceil blue scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• CPI or MOAB certification
• Completion of Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Successful completion of Ascension Specialty Exam
• Successful completion of Ascension EKG Exam
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding & Testing Requirements

• Completion of Cerner test-out and training 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% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, completed within one year of start; updated annually)
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and contract worker onboarding modules
• Pre-hire modules including Nova StatStrip

Health & Safety Requirements

• Proof of immunizations and health screenings:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; if declined, mask required during flu season)
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes
  • If positive, negative chest X-ray within one year and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start; can be completed onsite)
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Documentation & Verification

• Professional resume/profile required for submission
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, national sex offender registry, and others within 30 days of assignment start; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days
• Employment verification for past seven years; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start; updated after break in service > 90 days
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be current and match address requirements)
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)

Additional Notes

• Some optional checklists and evaluations may be requested post-assignment or during onboarding
• Extensions require updated confirmation of assignment documentation

This position is suitable for experienced ICU registered nurses seeking a long-term assignment with a structured schedule and comprehensive onboarding process.