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

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a high-volume Emergency Department with a significant number of behavioral health patients.
• Uniform: Ceil blue scrubs.
• Schedule includes every other weekend.
• No on-call responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certification

Onboarding and Testing Requirements

• Completion of specialty competency exams with a minimum passing score of 80%, updated every 3 years.
• Cerner test-out and training checklist required prior to onboarding.
• Ascension Core Competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics, with minimum passing score of 80%, updated every 3 years.
• Ascension EKG Exam with passing score of at least 80%, updated every 3 years.
• Unit-specific checklist (optional for onboarding).
• Completion of onboarding education attestations and modules prior to clearance.
• Badge photo required (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).

Health and Safety Requirements

• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; mask required if declined during flu season)
  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA testing for TB, with chest X-ray if positive, updated annually
  • Fit test for respiratory protection, updated annually
  • Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
  • 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Documentation and Verification

• Professional resume/profile required for submission.
• At least two professional references required.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days of assignment start.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Confirmation of assignment documentation upon initial assignment and each extension.
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be current and match address on file).

Additional Notes

• No call responsibilities.
• Every other weekend schedule.
• High behavioral health patient volume in the ED.
• Uniform color specified as ceil blue scrubs.

This position is suitable for experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses seeking a long-term assignment in Kansas with a focus on behavioral health patient care in a busy ED setting.