Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

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

Schedule & Work Environment

• Every other weekend
• No on-call duties
• Uniform: Ceil blue scrubs
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner OneChart

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical/Surgical (Med Surg) RN experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Signed assignment agreement prior to onboarding
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics (minimum 80% passing score, two attempts allowed)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every two years depending on group)
• Passing score on Cerner test-out exam (minimum 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Unit-specific checklist (optional but may be required by unit leader)
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and contract worker onboarding modules
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Pre-hire modules including Nova StatStrip training
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others (updated annually or after break in service)
• Employment and education verifications (updated annually or after break in service)
• Skills checklist for clinical specialty (updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Documentation of:

  • Two MMR vaccines or positive immunity titer (no declinations accepted)
  • Two Varicella vaccines, serological evidence of immunity, or verified history (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2-step PPD or IGRA test within required timeframes
  • If positive, negative chest X-ray within one year and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite)
• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Additional Notes

• All required documents and verifications must be current and uploaded as specified prior to or at onboarding
• Some training and testing must be updated every 1-3 years depending on the requirement
• Passing scores and compliance with all testing and certifications are mandatory for clearance

This position is suitable for experienced Medical/Surgical Registered Nurses seeking a long-term assignment in Wichita, Kansas, with a structured onboarding process and comprehensive compliance requirements.