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

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Key Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical)
• Facility: Hospital setting in Wichita, KS
• Contract Duration: Approximately 13 weeks

Required Credentials & Onboarding Requirements

Submission Requirements (Must be submitted before assignment)

• Current Nursing License with Nursys verification (within 30 days prior to start)
• License/Certificate primary source verification (within 30 days prior to start)
• Driver’s License or State ID (valid, not expired, matching address requirements)
• Resume/Profile
• At least two professional references
• Ascension Resume

Onboarding Requirements (Must be completed prior to or at start)

• Signed Assignment Agreement (offer letter, initial confirmation, and extension)
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association required)
• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, two attempts max)
• NIH Certification (Group A yearly; Groups B-F every 2 years)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of 80%, two attempts max; updated edition as of Dec 1, 2023)
• Ascension Onboarding Education Attestation (completion of 6-hour pre-hire training)
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules (for non-allied positions)
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (test results and training checklist with signed attestation)
• Health Statement or completed physical exam (updated annually)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check (including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG, National Sex Offender; updated annually or after break in service >90 days)
• Ascension EPLS check (within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service >90 days)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills; updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start; updated annually; retest if break in service >90 days)
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service >90 days)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (initial and updated with each extension)
• Ascension Employment Verification (past 7 years; updated annually or after break in service >90 days)

Immunizations & Health Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG 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)
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Recent testing required; if positive, chest X-ray and TB questionnaire needed
• Positive PPD: Negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire (optional but recommended)
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite (annual update)

Optional

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding; uploaded by unit leader within a week)
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment)
• Ascension Name Change Document (legal documentation)

Summary

This is a 13-week contract RN Medical/Surgical position in Wichita, Kansas requiring comprehensive credential verification, immunizations, and completion of specific Ascension onboarding modules and tests. Candidates must maintain current licensure, certifications, and health requirements, and complete all required training and background checks prior to starting the assignment.