Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU

Ascension • Wichita, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Cardiac ICU at Via Christi, St. Francis in Wichita, KS. The position is full-time with night shifts. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available. Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through their academic partnership with Wichita State University. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture grounded in service, growth, care, and connection, empowering its associates to reimagine healthcare. Ascension is recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, offering an inclusive and supportive environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of implementing and evolving personalized care plans, ensuring every clinical intervention aligns with the patient’s unique needs.
• Meticulously monitor and communicate changes in patient condition, acting as the vital link between the bedside and the broader medical team, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
• Serve as the primary coordinator across all medical disciplines, harmonizing efforts between specialists, therapists, and physicians to deliver seamless, holistic care.
• Interpret and carry out physician and nursing orders with a high degree of clinical expertise, maintaining the highest standards of safety and excellence.
• Participate in the discharge planning process, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure patients and their families are prepared and supported for their journey home.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree