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About this role
Lead the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based nursing care in the Cardiothoracic ICU at Via Christi St Francis in Wichita, KS. Night Shift, Full-time, 3 shifts per week 7:00pm - 7:00am with rotating holidays. Sign-on bonus up to $7,500. Advocate for patients by monitoring and communicating real-time health changes. Orchestrate multidisciplinary care as the primary coordinator. Empower patients and families by managing the discharge planning process.
Skills for this role
patient monitoringmultidisciplinary care coordinationdischarge planning
Requirements
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)
Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required
Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Sign-on bonus up to $7,500
About the employer
Ascension
Hiring organization
Workplace not named in the posting.
Ascension is one of the nation's leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. The organization has a national presence with hospitals…
What reviewers appreciate
+National presence with multiple hospitals and care sites across the country, offering potential for career mobility
+Mission-driven organization with a clear commitment to serving vulnerable and underserved populations
+Inclusive culture that recognizes and celebrates diverse talents and perspectives
What reviewers flag
−Specific nurse feedback from review sites was not available in the provided research, limiting ability to identify documented challenges
−Large Catholic health system may involve faith-based care policies that could influence clinical practice expectations
−No specific information on nurse-to-patient ratios, compensation, or benefits was available from provided sources
Benefits: No specific benefits package information was available from the provided sources. Ascension's own materials do not detail nurse-specific benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, or paid time off.
Wichita sits along the Arkansas River in south-central Kansas, offering a relaxed Midwestern pace with a strong healthcare presence. The city blends affordable suburban living with cultural amenities like the Delano District and Old Town. Nurses relocating here will find a welcoming community, manageable traffic, and a cost of living that typically stretches farther than larger metro areas.
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