Progressive Care Unit RN
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN PCU (Travel)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend
• No on-call required

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Must be AHA certified)
• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension-specific certifications and competencies including:

  • Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; updated yearly)
  • NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of 80%, two attempts allowed)
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)

Onboarding and Training Requirements

• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training (pre-hire modules)
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding)

Health and 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)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred prior to start (specific mask types required in some states)
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually

Professional Documentation

• 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 Registry (updated annually or after break in service)
• EPLS check within 90 days of start (rerun if break in service > 90 days)
• Education Verification within 90 days of start (diplomas not accepted; transcripts required if verification fails)
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually or after break in service)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation on agency letterhead

Additional Notes

• Nursys verification and license verification require FACIS Questionnaire if any disciplinary actions exist
• All required documents and verifications must be uploaded as specified prior to or at onboarding
• Post-assignment evaluation and legal name change documentation are optional but may be requested

This position is ideal for a registered nurse with PCU experience seeking a travel assignment in Wichita, Kansas, with a structured schedule and comprehensive credentialing and onboarding requirements.