Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Position

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Specialty

• Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical/Surgical

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 trainings including:

  • Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA; 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
• Health and vaccination requirements:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations)
  • Fit Test (annual, preferred prior to start)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • TB screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, annual TB questionnaire
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 30 days prior to start
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations)
  • Tdap vaccine (valid for 10 years, no declinations)
• Drug screening:

  • 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Background and verification:

  • Criminal background check including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check (updated annually)
  • EPLS check within 90 days prior to start
  • Education verification within 90 days prior to start
  • Employment verification for past 7 years
• Other onboarding requirements:

  • Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
  • Driver’s license or state ID (must be valid and match address requirements)
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
  • Ascension Profile and professional references (at least two)

Additional Information

• Nursys verification and disciplinary action disclosures required
• Various Ascension-specific onboarding modules and attestations must be completed prior to or at start
• Some optional checklists may be required by unit leadership after start
• No explicit mention of required years of specialty experience or prior travel experience

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.