ICU Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Job Opportunity: RN ICU

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

Schedule & Work Environment

• Every other weekend shift
• No on-call duties
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner OneChart
• Dress code: Ceil blue scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Onboarding & Testing Requirements

• Completion of Cerner test-out and training checklist with signed attestation prior to start
• Specialty competency exam with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years
• EKG exam with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years
• Color vision test, updated every 3 years
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and contract worker onboarding onsite
• Pre-hire modules including Nova StatStrip training for non-allied positions
• Skills checklist to be completed within one year of start and updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza vaccine: Optional, but mask required if declined during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; positive results require chest X-ray and annual questionnaire
• Fit test for respiratory protection, preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite
• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Documentation & Verification

• Resume/profile required for submission
• At least two professional references required prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including social security trace, OIG search, national sex offender registry, and others within 30 days prior to start
• Employment verification for past seven years required
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start
• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and match address on file

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)
• Some optional checklists and evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for onboarding
• Extensions require updated confirmation of assignment documentation

This position is suitable for experienced ICU RNs seeking a long-term assignment with a structured onboarding process and comprehensive credentialing requirements.