Emergency Room RN
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Job Description

• Work in the Emergency Room setting.
• Uniform: Ceil blue scrubs.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system used: Cerner.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) Certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Optional; if declined during flu season, mask wearing required.
• TB Screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within specified timeframes; if positive, negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite; updated annually.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and updated annually; includes testing for 12 specified substances.

Documentation and Verification Required Prior to Start

• Professional resume/profile.
• At least two professional references.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other required searches within 90 days of start.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Confirmation of assignment on agency letterhead with accurate start and end dates.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Ascension onboarding requirements education attestation.
• Ascension nursing contract worker onboarding (completed onsite).
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules.
• Ascension badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).

Additional Information

• Optional: Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (uploaded by unit leader within one week).
• Optional: Hiring manager evaluation post-assignment.
• Optional: Legal documentation of name change if applicable.

Experience

• Specialty: RN Emergency Room
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN Emergency Room experience expected.
• No prior travel experience explicitly required.

This position requires thorough credentialing, testing, and compliance with health and safety standards prior to assignment start.