ICU Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Travel Assignment

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

• Position in an ICU setting requiring Registered Nurse (RN) specialty.
• Assignment during flu season (October 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025).
• Mask wearing required at all times; flu vaccine exemptions/declinations accepted.

Required Credentials and Certifications

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• CPI Blue Card Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills or MOAB De-Escalation Course (online portion prior to start; on-site portion at orientation)

Licenses

• Current RN license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements).

Testing and Competency

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (required before onboarding)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated as per latest edition)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days of start)
• Ascension Employment Verification (third-party verification for past 7 years)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check (including SSN trace, OIG search, National Sex Offender, updated annually)
• Ascension EPLS (within 90 days of start)

Personal Health History and Vaccinations

• Influenza Vaccine or approved exemption (mask required if declined)
• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; 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) with TB Questionnaire; updated annually
• Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire (optional but recommended)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension Color Vision Test (completed prior to start and updated every 3 years)

Onboarding Requirements

• Forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background (no filters or alterations)
• Ascension Badge Photo and Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules (required prior to clearance)
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding, uploaded by unit leader)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (provided by agency)
• Resume/Profile submission
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment

Additional Notes

• Flu season mask policy applies during the assignment.
• Some training and testing require completion before onboarding; others are completed onsite.
• Background checks and verifications must be current and updated as required.
• Compliance with all credentialing and health requirements is mandatory for assignment clearance.

This position is ideal for ICU RNs seeking a travel assignment in Kansas with a reputable healthcare system, requiring comprehensive credentialing and compliance with health and safety protocols.