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

Key Requirements and Credentials

Licenses & Certifications

• Nursys Verification: Required within 30 days prior to start. Must include FACIS Questionnaire if any disciplinary actions.
• License/Certificate Verification: Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start. FACIS Questionnaire required if disciplinary actions exist.
• BLS (AHA): Must be current and valid.
• NIH Certification: Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F updated every 2 years.
• MOAB Moderate Risk: De-escalation training required.
• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; 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. Includes 12 specific drugs; MRO review required for prescriptions or negative-dilute results.

Professional Documentation

• Signed Assignment Agreement: Required for onboarding (offer letter, confirmation, extensions).
• Ascension Resume/Profile: Required for submission.
• 2 Professional References: At least two qualifying references prior to first assignment.
• Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually or after >90-day break.
• EPLS Check: Within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service >90 days.
• Education Verification: Relevant to clinical work; completed within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service >90 days.
• Employment Verification: Past 7 years; updated annually or after >90-day break.
• Driver’s License/State ID: Must be current, match address on file, and show front/back.

Health & Testing

• Ascension Color Vision Test: Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment; updated annually.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite. Annual update required.
• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray & Annual TB Questionnaire: Optional but recommended; must provide positive IGRA or PPD results, chest x-ray within 1 year, and TB questionnaire. Annual updates required.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA: Required prior to start; annual TB questionnaire updates.
• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start and updated yearly. Minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Must pass with at least 80%; max 2 attempts. Updated version required for clearance.
• 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 Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation: Completion of pre-hire 6-hour education module required.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip: Pre-hire modules required for non-allied positions.

Optional

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist: Optional for onboarding; must be uploaded by unit leader within a week.
• Hiring Manager Evaluation: Post-assignment evaluation.
• Ascension Name Change Document: Legal documentation of name change.

Summary

This is a 13-week contract for an RN Medical/Surgical position in Wichita, Kansas. The role requires comprehensive licensure verification, multiple certifications including BLS and NIH, and completion of specific Ascension onboarding and competency requirements. Health screenings, drug testing, and background checks are mandatory. Annual updates and re-verifications are required for ongoing compliance.