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

Job Description

• Position at a medical/surgical unit within a hospital system in Wichita, KS.
• Long-term assignment expected to last approximately 13 weeks.

Required Credentials and Onboarding Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Nursys Verification: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start. Disciplinary actions require additional documentation.
• Current Nursing License: Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• BLS (AHA): Required before starting.
• NIH Certification: Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F updated every 2 years.
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training: Required.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite. Annual update required.
• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.

Professional Documentation

• Resume/Profile: Required for submission.
• Two Professional References: Required prior to first assignment.
• Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Employment Verification: Past 7 years, updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Education Verification: Relevant clinical education verified within 90 days of start; updated after breaks in service.
• Driver’s License/State ID: Must be current and match address on file.

Onboarding & Testing

• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Passing score of 80% required; two attempts allowed.
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation required.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start; updated annually.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite.
• Ascension Onboarding Education Attestation: Completion of pre-hire education modules required.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip: Pre-hire modules required for non-allied positions.
• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations.
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updates with extensions.

Health & Safety

• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment; updated annually.
• Positive PPD/Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire: Required if applicable; must be current.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.

Additional Notes

• Some optional documents may be requested but are not mandatory for onboarding.
• All required documents must be current and compliant with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Compliance with all credentialing and onboarding requirements is mandatory prior to assignment start.

This position is ideal for RNs with medical/surgical experience seeking a long-term assignment in Wichita, Kansas, with a reputable healthcare system.