Registered Nurse Med Surg
Wichita, Kansas
RN
Sign-on bonusStill listed, seen 4 days ago · Posted Aug 26
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
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About this role
Your future role at a glance
- Location: Wichita, KS
- Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph
- Specialty: Med Surg
Schedule
Nights | Full-time
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Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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
Deliver direct nursing care aligned with organizational protocols and clinical standards. Implement, monitor, and adapt individualized patient care plans. Execute physician and nursing orders with high accuracy Maintain a nursing focus on patient safety and therapeutic outcomes. Collaborate in discharge planning to ensure a safe and successful patient transition
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. Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Requirements
- Kansas Registered Nurse License
- You’ll Need
Place
- City
- Wichita, Kansas
- Median rent
- $975/mo
- Local household income
- $64,620/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Wichita area index 88.9, where 100 is the national average.
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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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…
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Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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