Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
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 RN license in good standing for Kansas (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start).
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • NIH Certification (updated every 2 years)
  • MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Competencies & Testing:

  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.; minimum 80% passing score)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%)
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)
  • Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, 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); declinations accepted with mask requirement
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (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)
  • Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Background & Verification:

  • Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days prior to first assignment, updated annually)
  • EPLS check (within 90 days prior to start, rerun if break in service > 90 days)
  • Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start)
  • Employment Verification (past 7 years, updated annually)
  • Professional References: At least two qualifying references prior to first assignment
• Other Requirements:

  • Driver’s License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements)
  • Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
  • Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (provided upon initial assignment and updates)
  • Badge Photo (white or blue background, no alterations)

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Specialty years of experience requirement is not specified; assume standard RN Medical/Surgical experience expected.

This position requires compliance with all listed certifications, health screenings, and background verifications prior to assignment start.