Emergency Room RN
Manhattan, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Manhattan

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Job Description

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans; observe, record, and communicate patient conditions.
• Coordinate care among all disciplines to ensure well-coordinated patient care.
• Execute physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas.
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or MOAB High Risk De-Escalation training.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Valid Driver’s License.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Documentation of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Documentation of two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
• Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; if positive, negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire.
• Fit test for respiratory protection, preferably completed prior to start; updated annually.
• Annual statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment and updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.

Onboarding and Documentation

• Submission of professional resume/profile and at least two professional references prior to assignment.
• Completion of criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other required screenings within 90 days prior to start.
• Employment and education verifications completed within 90 days prior to start; must be updated if break in service exceeds 90 days.
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and nursing contract worker onboarding modules.
• Submission of a forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations).
• Completion of unit-specific checklists and skills checklists as required.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses seeking a long-term assignment with comprehensive credentialing and competency requirements.