Medical/Surgical RN
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Travel)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical/Surgical for a travel assignment.

Required Qualifications

• License: Current and valid RN license for Kansas, with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • NIH Certification (updated per schedule)
  • MOAB Moderate Risk Certification
• Competencies & Testing:

  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics) with minimum 80% passing score
  • Ascension EKG Exam with minimum 80% passing score
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)
• Health & Immunizations:

  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), exemptions accepted with mask requirement
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
  • Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)
  • Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually
• Background & Verification:

  • Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days prior to assignment)
  • Employment Verification (past 7 years)
  • Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days prior to start)
  • Professional References: At least two qualifying references prior to first assignment
• Other Requirements:

  • Driver’s License/State ID (valid, matching address requirements)
  • Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
  • Ascension Onboarding Requirements and Contract Worker Onboarding completed prior to start
  • Ascension Color Vision test completed and updated every 3 years
  • Ascension Nova StatStrip training completed prior to clearance

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for specialty unless otherwise specified.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Employment Type

• Travel assignment

This summary includes all relevant qualifications and requirements for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN Medical/Surgical travel position.