Registered Nurse OR at Ascension in Wichita, KS

We Are Hiring

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St Teresa

Specialty: Surgery

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time | 4 shifts per week, Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 5:00pm with call requirements

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

What You Will Do

• Lead the surgical environment as a dual-threat clinician, expertly navigating both scrub and circulating roles to ensure seamless operative flow.
• Advocate for patient safety by vigilantly monitoring physiological status and communicating critical changes to the surgical team in real-time.
• Partner directly with surgeons during complex procedures, providing skilled technical assistance in hemostasis, suturing, and wound exposure to optimize clinical outcomes.
• Coordinate the sterile field and surgical theater by meticulously preparing specialized instrumentation and equipment, ensuring the right tools are ready at the right moment.
• Document the complete patient perioperative journey to maintain a high-standard, continuous record of care that ensures safety and compliance from incision to recovery.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

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

Why Join Our Team

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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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.

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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.