ICU Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Travel Position

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend
• No on-call required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion (completed prior to start)
• Fit Test (annual, preferred prior to start)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Required Health & Immunizations

• MMR: 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; 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
• Health Statement: Completed physical exam or statement of good health prior to first assignment, updated annually

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (pre-hire modules for non-allied positions)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical competency, updated annually)
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• Ascension 2 Professional References (at least two)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check (including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, updated annually)
• Ascension EPLS (within 90 days of start, rerun if break in service > 90 days)
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days of start)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (provided upon initial assignment and updates)
• Ascension Employment Verification (past 7 years, updated annually)
• Driver's License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements)
• Ascension Badge Photo (headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN ICU
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience expected (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Additional Notes

• Must complete all required certifications, health screenings, and onboarding documentation prior to or at the start of the assignment
• Some training and testing must be updated periodically (every 1-3 years depending on the credential)
• On-site portions of some training (e.g., CPI/MOAB High Risk) will be completed during orientation

This position is ideal for ICU RNs seeking a travel assignment in Wichita, Kansas with a structured schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.