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

Job Opportunity: Travel RN Medical/Surgical

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

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend
• No on-call required

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension-specific certifications and competencies including:

  • Ascension Color Vision (updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; 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)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days prior to start
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccine doses; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Health Statement or physical exam: Completed prior to first assignment and updated annually

Professional Requirements

• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current 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 (updated annually)
• EPLS check within 90 days prior to start
• Education Verification within 90 days prior to start
• Employment Verification for past seven years (updated annually)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment documentation

Onboarding and Training

• Completion of Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
• Completion of Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training (pre-hire modules)
• Ascension Badge Photo (professional headshot required)

Optional

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding)
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment)
• Legal documentation of name change (if applicable)

This position requires compliance with all listed certifications, health screenings, and professional verifications prior to and during the assignment.