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

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)

Job Summary

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans; observe, record, and communicate patient conditions.
• Coordinate care across multiple disciplines to ensure well-coordinated patient care.
• Follow physician and nursing orders accurately.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently in a stressful environment.

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) current certification.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or MOAB High Risk De-Escalation training (online portion completed prior to start; on-site portion at orientation).
• Emergency Pediatric Life Support (EPLS).

Onboarding & Testing Requirements

• Specialty competency exam with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years.
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics, with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years.
• Cerner electronic health record test-out required prior to assignment.
• EKG competency exam with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years.
• Skills checklist to be completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Various onboarding attestations and education verifications required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive immunity titer (no declinations accepted).
• Proof of two Varicella vaccines or immunity evidence (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA testing with annual TB questionnaire; chest X-ray if positive.
• Fit test for respiratory protection required annually.
• Health statement or physical exam prior to assignment and updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID matching address on file.
• Two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, and National Sex Offender registry within 30 days of assignment start.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Profile/resume submission required.
• Badge photo (headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).

Notes

• This is a long-term assignment approximately 13 weeks in length.
• The role requires the ability to work independently and handle stressful situations effectively.
• All certifications must be current and compliant with American Heart Association standards where applicable.
• On-site orientation and training components are part of the onboarding process.

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