Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN roles (typically 1-2 years minimum). No conflicting data found.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience needed).

Credentials & Certifications Required

Licenses & Verification

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver’s License or State ID (must be current and match address on file).

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association required)
• NIH Certification (Group A updated yearly; Group B-F every 2 years)
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Influenza Vaccine (seasonal requirement; exemptions accepted with mask mandate)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
• MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
• Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted)
• Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)

Health & Testing Requirements

• Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
• Fit Test (preferred prior to start; required annually)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA testing for TB (with annual TB questionnaire)
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Onboarding & Competency Requirements

• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of 80%, max 2 attempts; updated as of Dec 1, 2023)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills; completed within 1 year of start, updated annually)
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (test results and training checklist with signed attestation)
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6-hour pre-hire module)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules (required for non-allied positions)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check (7-year search including SSN trace, OIG, National Sex Offender; updated annually)
• Ascension EPLS check (within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service >90 days)
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service >90 days)
• Ascension Employment Verification (past 7 years; updated annually)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (initial and updated with extensions)
• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background; no filters)

Additional Notes

• Some optional documents/checklists may be requested by unit leaders but are not mandatory for onboarding.
• All required documents must be current and compliant with Ascension Health policies.
• Flu season mask mandate applies if vaccine is declined.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs seeking a long-term assignment in Wichita, Kansas, with comprehensive credentialing and onboarding requirements aligned with Ascension Health standards.