Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: Travel RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical/Surgical
• Employment Type: Travel
• Facility: Acute care hospital setting

Required Credentials & Certifications

Licenses & Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified
• Nursys Verification: Within 30 days prior to start; disciplinary actions require FACIS Questionnaire
• Current Nursing License: Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• NIH Certification: Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F updated every 2 years
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start, updated yearly, minimum 80% score
• Ascension EKG Exam: Must pass with at least 80%, two attempts allowed
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Required for electronic health record competency

Personal Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred prior to start
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Required within 90 days prior to start; TB questionnaire updated annually
• Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire: Optional but recommended
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Background & Verification

• Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually or after >90 days break in service
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) Check: Within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service >90 days
• Education Verification: Must be completed within 90 days of start; diplomas not accepted, official transcripts required if verification fails
• Employment Verification: Third-party verification for past 7 years; updated annually or after >90 days break in service
• Professional References: At least two professional references required prior to first assignment

Other Requirements

• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start; updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start; includes testing for 12 specified substances with MRO review if needed
• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations
• Driver’s License/State ID: Must be current and match address on file; for compact licenses, address must match home state
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements: Includes multiple education attestations and onboarding modules to be completed prior to or at start

Summary

This is a 13-week travel RN Medical/Surgical position in Wichita, Kansas. Candidates must meet extensive credentialing, immunization, background, and onboarding requirements specific to the Ascension Health system. Compliance with all certifications, health screenings, and verifications is mandatory prior to assignment start.