ICU Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Travel Position

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Specialty and Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience expected (typically 1-2 years minimum)

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Current RN license valid in Kansas (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start)
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)

Required Certifications and Exams

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (competency exam)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or MOAB De-Escalation Course)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical competency, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within last 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred prior to start

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (pre-hire modules for non-allied positions)
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Employment and Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (agency letterhead documentation)
• Ascension Badge Photo (professional headshot with white or blue background)

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required for this position.
• This is a travel assignment at a Level 1 trauma center.
• Competency exams and certifications must be maintained and updated as specified.
• Some training and certifications must be completed prior to or at orientation.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity trauma center environment with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.