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

Job Opportunity: PCU RN

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with PCU specialty for a long-term assignment in Wichita, Kansas. This role involves providing specialized nursing care in a progressive care setting.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete and submit the following prior to or at onboarding:

• Professional Credentials:

  • Resume/Profile
  • Two professional references
  • Signed assignment agreement (offer letter, confirmation, extension)
  • Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others within 30 days of assignment start
  • Employment verification for the past seven years
  • Education verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
  • Driver’s License/State ID (valid, matching address requirements)
• Certifications & Training:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
  • MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Health & Safety:

  • Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) with minimum 80% passing score
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of 80%, updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
  • Fit Test (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite; updated annually)
  • Immunizations and Health History:

    • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
    • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or history verified by provider; no declinations accepted)
    • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
    • Influenza vaccine (seasonal; exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
    • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
    • TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA with required follow-up documentation
  • Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Additional Onboarding:

  • Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
  • Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
  • Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out and Training Checklist
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)
  • Ascension Employment Protection List Screening (EPLS) within 90 days of start
  • Ascension Badge Photo (headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)

Notes

• Contract length is approximately 13 weeks.
• This is a long-term assignment role requiring compliance with extensive credentialing and onboarding processes.
• No explicit mention of required prior travel experience.
• Specialty experience years not explicitly stated; assume standard PCU RN experience expected.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with PCU experience seeking a structured long-term assignment with comprehensive onboarding and credentialing requirements.