Ascension

Registered Nurse Step Down Travel

Ascension$148K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
  • Compact RN license or state RN license needed before assignment start.
  • Diploma from an accredited nursing program required.
  • One year of RN experience in acute care setting necessary.
  • ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care per established protocols.
  • Implement and monitor patient care plans effectively.
  • Monitor and communicate patient conditions accurately.
  • Coordinate all disciplines for cohesive patient care.
  • Execute physician and nursing orders diligently.
  • Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan and financial resources.
  • Pro-rated paid time off and holidays offered.
  • Ascension-paid tuition and ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Emotional well-being support through counseling and EAP programs.
  • Family support through parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Additional benefits like optional legal and pet insurance.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS & Nashville, TN; Local and national travel options are available depending on need.

Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita & Ascension St. Thomas West

Department: Associate Travel Program - Step Down

Schedule: Night Shift | 36 to 48 hours per week

Gross Rate up to $2,854 per week

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Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more



How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
  • Implement and monitor patient care plans.
  • Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
  • Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
  • Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
  • Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.


Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.


Work Experience:

  • One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • ACLS required.



Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
  • Implement and monitor patient care plans.
  • Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
  • Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
  • Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
  • Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.


Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.


Work Experience:

  • One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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