Medical/Surgical RN
Manhattan, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Travel)

Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Nights, 1830-0700, every other weekend, 36 hours/week

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Medical/Surgical specialty to provide patient care in a hospital setting.

Requirements

Licensure & Experience

• Active Kansas Registered Nurse License or Compact Multistate RN License
• Minimum 1 year of hospital RN experience (Medical/Surgical specialty)

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association) certification required
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• NIH Certification (updated per schedule)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score required)

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (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
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days of start
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Onboarding & Verification

• Nursys license verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)
• Resume/Profile submission
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (updated annually)
• EPLS check within 90 days of start
• Education verification within 90 days of start
• Employment verification for past 7 years
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment documentation

Additional Requirements

• Completion of Ascension onboarding modules and attestations
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding)
• Ascension Badge Photo (headshot with white or blue background, no filters)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• Night shift with every other weekend schedule.

This position is ideal for a Medical/Surgical RN with at least 1 year of hospital experience, current licensure, and required certifications who is interested in a 13-week travel assignment in Kansas.