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

Job Opportunity: Travel RN Medical/Surgical

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

Required Specialty

• Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical/Surgical
• Years of Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN (typically 1+ years)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Nursys 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, 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
• Personal Health History requirements:

  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Fit Test (annual; preferred prior to start)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza Vaccine (seasonal; exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 30 days of start
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap vaccine (valid 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
  • Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)
• Resume/Profile submission
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days of first assignment, updated annually)
• EPLS check within 90 days of start, rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills verification, updated annually)
• Education Verification (within 90 days of start)
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation

Onboarding & Training

• Completion of Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
• Completion of Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Pre-Hire Modules for Non-Allied Positions
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding but must be uploaded within a week)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• All certifications and verifications must be current and compliant with Ascension Health standards.
• Some trainings require passing scores with limited attempts.
• Flu vaccine exemptions require mask wearing during flu season.

This position is ideal for a Medical/Surgical RN looking for a travel assignment in Wichita, Kansas, with comprehensive credentialing and onboarding requirements aligned with Ascension Health standards.