RN Medical/Surgical
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)
• Schedule: Every other weekend; no on-call required
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner OneChart
• Uniform: Blue scrubs
• Holiday Commitment: Must work both July 4th and Labor Day during the assignment
• Start Date Requirement: Must start on or before June 8th

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
• Completion of MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Professional Documentation:

  • Resume/Profile submission required
  • Signed assignment agreement required before onboarding
  • Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and 7-year employment and residence history (updated annually or after >90-day break)
  • Employment verification for past 7 years (updated annually or after >90-day break)
  • Education verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start; must be rerun if break >90 days)
  • Confirmation of assignment documentation with accurate start/end dates
  • Driver’s license or state ID (valid, not expired, matching address requirements)
  • Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)

• Health and Safety:

  • Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
  • Immunizations and screenings:

    • MMR: documented proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted
    • Varicella: documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; no declinations accepted
    • Tdap: valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
    • Hepatitis B: vaccination series completion or signed declination
    • Influenza vaccine: optional; if declined during flu season, mask required
    • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; if positive, negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start; can be done onsite; updated annually)
  • 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter; retesting required if break in service >90 days

• Competency and Training:

  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) completed within one year and updated every 3 years; minimum 80% passing score with only two attempts allowed
  • NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
  • Ascension EKG Exam with minimum 80% passing score; updated every 3 years
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out and Training Checklist with signed attestation
  • Ascension Skills Checklist for clinical specialty, completed within one year and updated annually
  • MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
  • Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
  • Ascension Onboarding Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training)

Additional Notes

• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leader within one week of start
• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN Medical/Surgical assignment in Wichita, Kansas.