Travel Medical-Surgical RN
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: Travel RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend
• No on-call required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension-specific certifications and competencies including:

  • Ascension Color Vision (updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA; updated yearly)
  • NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score required)
  • MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Fit Test (annual, preferred prior to start)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)

Health & 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
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 30 days of start
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Onboarding & Documentation

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Badge Photo (professional headshot with white or blue background)
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and match address requirements)
• Resume/Profile submission
• Professional references (at least two)
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (updated annually)
• EPLS check (updated within 90 days of start)
• Education Verification (within 90 days of start)
• Employment Verification (past 7 years, updated annually)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation

Additional Notes

• Must complete all required documentation and certifications prior to or at the start of the assignment as specified
• Some optional checklists may be required by unit leadership within a week of start
• No call responsibilities

This position is ideal for RNs with Medical/Surgical experience seeking a travel assignment in Wichita, Kansas, with a structured schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.