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

RN Medical/Surgical - Wichita, Kansas

Job Details

• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)
• Start Date Requirement: Must start on or before June 8th
• Holiday Commitment: Required to work both July 4th and Labor Day

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Professional Documentation:

  • Resume/Profile
  • Signed Assignment Agreement (offer letter and confirmations)
  • Criminal Background Check (including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, 7-year county and employment search)
  • EPLS check within 90 days of start
  • Employment Verification for past 7 years
  • Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
  • Confirmation of Assignment (agency letterhead with start/end dates)
  • Driver’s License or State ID (valid, matching address requirements)
  • Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)
  • Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
  • Education Attestation (completion of pre-hire 6-hour module)
  • Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules for non-allied positions

• Health & Immunizations:

  • Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by provider; no declinations accepted
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza Vaccine: Optional; if declined, mask required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Required with specific timing; TB questionnaire updated annually
  • Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and TB questionnaire
  • Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite; updated annually
  • Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
  • 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually; retesting required if break in service > 90 days

• Competency & Testing:

  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, NPSG topics) completed within a year, updated every 3 years; minimum 80% passing score, max 2 attempts
  • NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of 80%, max 2 attempts, updated every 3 years)
  • Cerner Test-Out and Training Checklist with signed attestation
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical only, completed within one year, updated annually)
  • MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training

Additional Notes

• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leader within one week of start
• Extensions require updated documentation as specified
• All documentation must be current and compliant with timelines to ensure clearance for assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs ready for a night shift long-term assignment with specific holiday work commitments and comprehensive onboarding requirements.