Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: Travel RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with Medical/Surgical specialty for a travel assignment in Wichita, Kansas.

Required Credentials & Compliance

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified.
• Nursys Verification: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start. Disciplinary actions require completion of FACIS Questionnaire.
• License/Certificate Verification: Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start. FACIS Questionnaire required if disciplinary actions exist.
• NIH Certification: Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F updated every 2 years.
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training: Required.
• Driver's License/State ID: Must be valid, not expired, and address must match home state for compact licenses.

Personal Health History & Vaccinations

• Ascension Color Vision Test: Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required for flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray & Annual TB Questionnaire: Must provide positive IGRA or PPD results, chest X-ray within a year, and TB questionnaire. Annual updates required.
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Required within 30 days prior to start.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite. Annual updates required.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment; updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start; includes testing for 12 specified drugs. Annual updates required.

Professional & Compliance Requirements

• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start and updated yearly with minimum 80% score.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Must pass with at least 80%; only two attempts allowed.
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Required Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation: Completion of pre-hire education attestation.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Onsite completion required.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip: Pre-hire modules for non-allied positions.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start; updated annually.
• Ascension Profile: Resume or professional profile required.
• Ascension 2 Professional References: At least two professional references prior to first assignment.
• Ascension Criminal Background Check: Includes Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender check; completed within 30 days of first assignment and updated annually or after break in service > 90 days.
• Ascension EPLS: Must be run within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Ascension Education Verification: Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updated with each extension.
• Ascension Employment Verification: Third-party employment verification for past seven years; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days.

Optional Requirements

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist: Optional for onboarding but must be uploaded within a week by unit leader.
• Hiring Manager Evaluation: Post-assignment evaluation (optional).
• Ascension Name Change Document: Legal documentation of name change (optional).

Summary

This travel RN Medical/Surgical position in Wichita, KS requires comprehensive credentialing, health screenings, and compliance with Ascension Health’s onboarding and ongoing requirements. Candidates must be prepared to complete all required certifications, health verifications, background checks, and competency assessments prior to and during the assignment.