Progressive Care (Telemetry) Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN PCU (Travel)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend
• No call required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Must be AHA certified)
• 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 (updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA; updated yearly)
  • NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score required)
  • MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Fit Test (annual, preferred prior to start)
• 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 require mask wearing
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 30 days prior to start
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding)
• Ascension Badge Photo (headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others (updated annually)
• EPLS check within 90 days prior to start
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• Education Verification within 90 days prior to start
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation

References

• At least two professional references required prior to first assignment

This position requires strict adherence to all credentialing, health, and onboarding requirements prior to and during the assignment.