Emergency Room RN
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center
Schedule: Every other weekend, no on-call required
Uniform: Ceil blue scrubs
Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• TNCC certification
• MOAB certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Immunizations and Health Screenings:

  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive 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
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza Vaccine: Optional; if declined during flu season, mask required
  • TB Screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within specified timeframes; positive results require chest X-ray and annual questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred before start, can be completed onsite
• Drug Screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Onboarding and Documentation

• Professional Documentation:

  • Resume/Profile required for submission
  • Two professional references required prior to first assignment
  • Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days prior to start; updated annually or after breaks in service
  • Employment verification for past seven years; updated annually or after breaks in service
  • Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start; updated after breaks in service
  • Signed assignment agreement required for onboarding
  • Confirmation of assignment documentation required at start and with each extension
• Additional Onboarding Requirements:

  • Completion of Ascension onboarding education attestation (6 hours pre-hire training)
  • Onsite nursing contract worker onboarding
  • Completion of Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules
  • Ascension Color Vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years
  • Ascension Badge Photo (headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)

Additional Notes

• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leader within one week of start.
• On-site portion of CPI/MOAB High Risk training completed during orientation.
• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement for this position.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level 1 trauma center with a defined schedule and comprehensive support for onboarding and competency validation.