Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Travel Assignment

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Facility: Acute care hospital setting in Wichita, KS

Required Credentials & Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - Must be AHA certified
• NIH Certification - Group A updated yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years
• CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or MOAB De-Escalation Course prior to start
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out - Completion of Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation
• Ascension Specialty Exam - Completed prior to first assignment, updated every 3 years, minimum 80% passing score
• Ascension Core Competencies - HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start and updated yearly, minimum 80% score
• Ascension EKG Exam - Passing score of at least 80%, updated as per latest edition
• Ascension Skills Checklist - Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen - Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually; includes testing for 12 specified drugs

Licenses & Verifications

• Current RN License - Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Nursys Verification - Within 30 days prior to start; disciplinary actions require additional documentation
• Driver's License/State ID - Must be current and valid, matching address requirements
• Education Verification - Verification of relevant education within 90 days of start
• Employment Verification - Third-party verification for past 7 years, updated annually or after break in service
• Criminal Background Check - Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) Check - Within 90 days of start, rerun if break in service > 90 days

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Varicella - Proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) - Valid within 10 years; 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
• Positive PPD or Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire - Must provide positive IGRA or PPD results, chest x-ray within one year, and completed TB questionnaire; updated annually
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) - Required within specified timeframes prior to start
• Fit Test - Required for respirator use; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite

Additional Onboarding Requirements

• Ascension Badge Photo - Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no filters
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation - Completion of pre-hire education modules and attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding - Onsite completion prior to assignment
• Ascension Nova StatStrip - Pre-hire modules for non-allied positions
• Ascension Profile - Resume or professional profile submission
• Ascension 2 Professional References - At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment - Documentation of assignment dates on agency letterhead

Notes

• Some credentials and checklists are mandatory for onboarding and must be completed prior to or at the start of the assignment.
• Certain certifications and trainings require periodic renewal or updates during the contract.
• Compliance with all health, safety, and professional standards is required for assignment clearance.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a critical care environment with a reputable healthcare system, requiring comprehensive credentialing and compliance with strict onboarding protocols.