Medical/Surgical RN
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Details

• Work schedule includes at least every other weekend with no on-call duties.
• Must commit to working any holidays during the contract for an elevated rate.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas.
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Valid Driver’s License.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Up-to-date immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
  • Two Varicella vaccines, serological evidence of immunity, or documented history (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (October 1 – March 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement.
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2-step PPD or Negative IGRA within required timeframes.
  • If positive, must provide negative chest X-ray within one year and annual TB questionnaire.
• Annual Fit Test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite).
• Annual 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and updated annually.

Onboarding and Competency Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific onboarding including:

  • Core competencies covering HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics with minimum 80% passing score (two attempts allowed).
  • EKG exam with a passing score of at least 80% (two attempts allowed), updated every 3 years.
  • Cerner test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.
  • MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training.
  • Completion of pre-hire modules including Nova StatStrip and Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding.
  • Ascension Color Vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
  • Skills checklist for specialty completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Submission of a forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations).
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.

Documentation and Compliance

• Signed assignment agreement required prior to onboarding.
• Resume/profile required for submission.
• Confirmation of assignment and assignment agreement must be provided and updated with each extension.
• Name change documentation if applicable (optional).
• Hiring manager evaluation post-assignment (optional).

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• No call responsibilities.
• Holiday work commitment required for elevated pay.