Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room (Travel)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions appropriately.
• Coordinate all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Follow physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.

Work Environment

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Required Certifications & Credentials

• BLS (AHA certified)
• PALS (AHA certified)
• ACLS (AHA certified)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or MOAB De-Escalation Course)
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (test and checklist)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated as per latest edition)

Licenses & Verifications

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements).

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.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Positive PPD or Negative Chest X-Ray and annual TB questionnaire.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA test within required timeframes.
• Fit Test: Required annually, preferred prior to start.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually.

Onboarding & Training Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite).
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training (pre-hire modules).
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually).
• Ascension Criminal Background Check and EPLS (within 30 days prior to start).
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start).
• Ascension Employment Verification (third-party verification for past 7 years).
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (provided upon initial assignment and updates).

Optional / Additional Requirements

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding).
• CPI/MOAB High Risk On-Site Portion (completed at orientation).
• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire (optional for submission).
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment).
• Legal documentation of name change (if applicable).

This position requires a highly skilled and credentialed RN with emergency room experience, able to work independently in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. All certifications and verifications must be current and compliant with Ascension Health standards.