ICU Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Travel RN ICU Position - Wichita, Kansas

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Facility Type: Trauma hospital (St. Francis Campus)

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
• Years of Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience expected (verify with recruiter for specifics)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - Must be AHA certified
• Nursys Verification - Within 30 days prior to start
• Current RN License - Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver's License/State ID - Must be valid and match address requirements
• NIH Certification - Updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group
• CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion - Must be completed prior to start
• CPI/MOAB High Risk On-Site Portion - Completed at orientation (optional)

Required Exams & Competency Assessments

• Ascension Specialty Exam - Completed prior to first assignment; updated every 3 years; minimum 80% passing score; only 2 attempts allowed
• Ascension Core Competencies - Completed within a year of start; updated yearly; minimum 80% passing score; only 2 attempts allowed
• Ascension EKG Exam - Completed prior to start; minimum 80% passing score; only 2 attempts allowed
• Ascension Skills Checklist - Clinical skills checklist to be completed within one year of start; updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen - Within 30 days prior to start; includes testing for 12 specified drugs; must include MRO review if applicable

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B - Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine - Required for flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire - Must provide positive IGRA or PPD results, chest x-ray within one year, and completed TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) - Required within specified timeframes prior to start
• Varicella - Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; no declinations accepted
• Tdap - Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test - Required annually; preferred prior to start

Onboarding & Documentation Requirements

• Ascension Profile (Resume)
• Two Professional References - Required prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check - Including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days
• Employment Verification - Third-party verification for past 7 years; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days
• Education Verification - Must be completed within 90 days of start; diplomas not accepted, official transcripts required if verification fails
• Health Statement - Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment; updated annually
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment - Provided upon initial assignment and updates with extensions

Additional Notes

• Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation are required.
• Various Ascension-specific onboarding education and attestations must be completed prior to or at start.
• Some optional checklists and evaluations may be required by the unit leader.

This position requires thorough compliance with Ascension Health’s credentialing, testing, and health requirements to ensure readiness for a trauma hospital ICU environment.