Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Travel)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position at a Level 1 Trauma Center campus.
• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Kansas.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (must be AHA).
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• License and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements).

Experience

• Minimum years of experience in Medical/Surgical nursing: Not explicitly stated (default to standard for specialty, typically 1-2 years; no conflicting data provided).
• No prior travel experience required (no explicit mention of travel experience).

Health & Immunizations

• Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
• Documentation of Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• TB screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire.
• Fit test for respiratory protection (updated annually).
• Health statement or physical exam prior to assignment and updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.

Competencies & Training

• Ascension Core Competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and NPSG topics (updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years).
• Ascension EKG Exam with passing score (updated every 3 years).
• Ascension NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group).
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training.
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out.
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually).
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training.

Background & Verification

• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days of assignment.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Professional references: at least two qualifying references prior to first assignment.

Additional Requirements

• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile).
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment documentation.
• Ascension Badge Photo (white or blue background, no alterations).
• Legal documentation of name change if applicable.

Summary

This is a travel RN Medical/Surgical position at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Wichita, Kansas, with a 13-week contract. The role requires a current RN license, BLS certification, and compliance with extensive health, immunization, competency, and background verification requirements. Prior travel experience is not required. The position demands adherence to Ascension Health’s onboarding and competency standards.