Travel Medical/Surgical RN
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: Travel RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Information

• Level 1 facility (St. Francis Location-Level 1)

Required Credentials & Compliance

Certifications

• BLS (Must be AHA certified)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly for Group A, every 2 years for Groups B-F)
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Ascension Color Vision Test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)

Licenses & Verifications

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver's License/State ID (must be current and match address requirements)

Testing & Checklists

• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year, updated yearly, minimum 80% score)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, completed within one year of start, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Onboarding & Professional Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (pre-hire modules for non-allied positions)
• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background)
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• Ascension 2 Professional References (at least two professional references)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check (including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually)
• Ascension EPLS (within 90 days of start, rerun if break in service > 90 days)
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days of start, updated if break in service > 90 days)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (agency letterhead with start/end dates)
• Ascension Employment Verification (third-party verification for past 7 years, updated annually)

Personal Health History & Vaccinations

• MMR: 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 or Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire (must provide positive IGRA or PPD results, X-ray within a year, TB questionnaire)
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within 1 year and 30 days of start
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers, preferred prior to start, updated annually
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Notes

• Some documents and tests must be completed prior to start or within specified timeframes.
• Certain trainings and attestations require agency or unit leader upload and verification.
• Compliance with all credentialing and onboarding requirements is mandatory for assignment clearance.

This position is ideal for RNs with Medical/Surgical experience who meet the detailed credentialing and compliance requirements for a Level 1 facility in Wichita, Kansas.