Cardiovascular ICU RN
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN CVICU - Travel Position

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) for a travel assignment.

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN CVICU
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated in the data; assume standard CVICU RN experience (typically 2+ years).
• Note: No explicit mention of prior travel experience required.

Certifications & Licenses (Must Have)

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN License with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements)

Required Exams & Competencies

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, completed within one year of start, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented 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 prior to start)
• 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

Background & Verification

• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days prior to assignment)
• Employment Verification (past 7 years)
• Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start)
• Professional References: At least two professional references required
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion prior to start and on-site portion at orientation (nonviolent crisis intervention and de-escalation training)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Color Vision Test (completed prior to start and updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (pre-hire modules for non-allied positions)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (provided upon initial assignment and updates)
• Ascension EPLS (within 90 days prior to start)
• Ascension Name Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background)

Notes

• This is a travel assignment in a hospital setting requiring specialized CVICU nursing skills.
• All certifications and verifications must be current and compliant with Ascension Health requirements.
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience was indicated.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN CVICU travel position in Wichita, Kansas.