Registered Nurse Transport

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS 

Facility: Via Christi, St. Francis

Specialty: Ground Transport  

Schedule: Rotating  l  PRN    

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Inter-Hospital Clinical Support: Serve as the vital clinical thread between St. Teresa, St. Joseph, and St. Francis hospitals, ensuring that ICU-level care remains uninterrupted during critical transitions.
• Clinical Excellence: Lead the assessment, stabilization, and delivery of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventions during the transport window.
• Collaborative Care: Partner closely with multidisciplinary teams at each site to adjust therapeutic plans in real-time, ensuring a seamless handoff.
• Operational Leadership: Participate in decision-making processes that sharpen our operational efficiency and enhance patient safety protocols.
• Meticulous Documentation: Maintain the integrity of the patient’s clinical narrative through thorough and accurate medical record-keeping.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Pediatric 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.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification obtained within six months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certification specializing in ER Vehicle Operation preferred.
• Drivers License preferred.
• Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) preferred.
• Paramedic preferred.
• Certified Prehospital Trauma Life Spprt preferred.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time ofhire.

What additional requirements you'll need

• 2+ years of experience in a high-acuity setting (ICU, Emergency Department, or Transport).

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.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.