Medical/Surgical RN
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: Travel RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN (typically 1+ years)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension-specific certifications and competencies including:

  • Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; updated yearly)
  • NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Group B-F every 2 years)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score required)
  • MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD or Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) testing within required timeframes
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Nursing Contingent Worker Onboarding (onsite completion)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (updated annually)
• EPLS (Exclusionary Provider List System) check within 90 days of start
• Education Verification within 90 days of start
• Employment Verification for past 7 years
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation

Additional Notes

• Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start
• FACIS Questionnaire required if any disciplinary actions exist
• Must start by January 7 for elevated rate (note for recruiter, not candidate)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position requires thorough compliance with Ascension Health’s credentialing, health, and onboarding standards to ensure readiness for assignment.