New Grad Registered Nurse
Your future role at a glance
Location: Ascension Via Christi - Wichita Kansas
Schedule: Multiple Shifts Available l Full-time l Rotating Weekends and Holidays
Eligibility: Open to May 2026 Graduates
Start Dates: Flexible to accomodate NCLEX testing schedules
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Starting your nursing career is a big milestone – and the right support matters when building your confidence and strengthening your clinical skills as you transition into professional practice. You’ll learn in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with hands-on experience and dedicated mentorship.
Ascension Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
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 99,000+ 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
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Partner closely with your RN preceptor to deliver seamless, person-centered care while mastering the clinical workflows of your unit.
Advocate for your patients by monitoring and communicating real-time status changes, ensuring the care team can pivot quickly to meet patient needs.
Assist with physician and nursing care plans with precision, directly contributing to the safety and recovery of those in your care.
Cultivate your clinical judgment through structured transition-to-practice experiences, turning complex medical theory into confident, bedside expertise.
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 professional licensure at time of hire required.
What additional preferences we're seeking
Less than one year of RN experience
Equal employment opportunity employer
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