NICU Travel Nurse Job in Wichita, KS | Nights (3x12)

Ascension Via Christi - St. Joseph Wichita, KS
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Travel RN
NICU Nurse in Wichita, KS
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$2,002
Specialty
NICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This NICU travel nurse job in Wichita, Kansas, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Ascension Via Christi - St. Joseph. This role pays $2,002 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this NICU travel nursing job, you will provide patient care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this NICU travel nurse job in Wichita, KS, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Ascension Via Christi - St. Joseph
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    • — Traveler Friendly
  • Location: Wichita, KS 67218
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)

Travel NICU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent NICU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Kansas and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – NICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Wichita, KS

What certifications are required for travel NICU jobs?
Most travel NICU jobs require BLS and a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider card. Many units also require or prefer S.T.A.B.L.E. training, which covers post-resuscitation and pre-transport care. ACLS is usually not needed for NICU. The RNC-NIC credential is a strong plus, especially for Level III and IV units.
Does my NICU level need to match the unit I’m applying to?
Usually, facilities want recent experience at a similar level of care. A Level II background may be a fit for units caring for moderately ill or premature infants, while Level III and IV positions often look for experience with very premature or critically ill newborns, advanced respiratory support, central lines, and other higher-acuity care. Travelers with experience at the same or a higher NICU level generally have the most transferable background.
What kind of NICU experience should I highlight when applying for travel jobs?
Be specific about the gestational ages, acuity levels, and neonatal therapies you have managed independently. Experience with ventilators, CPAP or high-flow support, central lines, TPN, thermoregulation, high-risk deliveries, or neonatal stabilization can all help facilities understand your background. Simply listing “NICU” may not show whether your recent experience matches the needs of the unit.
What maternity care is available to travel nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph in Wichita?
Its NewLife Center offers 15 labor-and-delivery suites, maternal-fetal medicine, and a Level III NICU staffed with Children's Mercy Kansas City neonatologists, so travel nurses handle high-risk obstetric and neonatal cases.
Does Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph have inpatient behavioral health?
Yes — it serves as a regional behavioral-health hub with a dedicated senior behavioral-health unit, a steady inpatient setting for travel nurses.
How does Via Christi St. Joseph compare with its Wichita sibling for trauma?
It earned a 2025 Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity, the only Wichita hospital recognized that year, and routes severe trauma to its sibling Via Christi St. Francis, so travelers here focus on maternity, behavioral health, and general surgery rather than trauma.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Resources for this NICU job in Wichita

Explore Wichita, KS

From along the Arkansas River and across south-central Kansas, Wichita, KS takes in regional patients, and meeting that demand keeps travel nurses in operating rooms and on med-surg floors. Ascension Via Christi and Wesley Medical Center are the systems behind most of the city's inpatient care. Contracts reach into the neighboring communities of Andover, Derby, and Maize, and the city's straightforward street grid keeps those suburban commutes short. When a shift ends, travelers often head to the Keeper of the Plains, where the two rivers meet, to step away from the clinical day. The flat plains mean wind and the occasional winter storm are the main things to watch on the drive in.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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