Medical/Surgical RN
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

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

Job Description

• Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical/Surgical care.
• This is a 13-week contract position.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas.
• Minimum of 4 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Completion of MOAB Moderate Risk de-escalation training.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 48 years of professional experience.

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Professional resume/profile submission required.
• Signed assignment agreement required prior to onboarding.
• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Two professional references required.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, and National Sex Offender Registry.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work.
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be current and match address on file).
• Health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted).
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal; exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA testing for tuberculosis.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start).
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Completion of core competencies and skills checklists relevant to specialty.
• Passing score on EKG exam and Cerner test-out required.
• Completion of de-escalation training (MOAB Moderate Risk).
• Various onboarding attestations and education modules required.

Additional Information

• Onboarding includes both online and onsite components.
• Some assessments and certifications must be updated every 1-3 years.
• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leadership.
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement.

This position is suitable for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs who meet the credentialing and compliance requirements and are available for a 13-week contract in Wichita, Kansas.