Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Rehabilitation
Waco, TX
Med Ninjas
4x9 hrs, Days

$3,262/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown4x9 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration9 weeks
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care286 beds

Pay

Estimated total pay
$3,262/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $1,995/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,267/week

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits

Description

Job Summary (Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Hospital, Waco, TX)

- Plans and administers speech language pathology services, including evaluation, treatment, and educational programs for patients.
- Restores and improves patients’ speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
- Evaluates, treats, and monitors patients within individualized speech pathology treatment plans.
- Modifies therapy programs and goals as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Performs accurate, timely clinical documentation and enters charges correctly.
- Understands and applies knowledge of reimbursement as it relates to the practice setting.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and the medical care team.
- Provides education and training to patients, families, and staff.
- Supervises students and volunteers; clinical fellowship mentors follow ASHA supervision guidelines.
- Engages in ongoing professional development through education, literature review, and evidence-based practice.
- Shares knowledge to assist in developing the clinical skills of colleagues.
- Adheres to organizational, state, and national regulatory guidelines.
- Aligns individual goals and activities with overall organizational/system goals.

Key Requirements:

- Completion of Clinical Fellowship Year.
- Minimum 1 year of inpatient experience required.
- BLS (AHA only) and Texas SLP license required.
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, leadership, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proficient in computer systems and standard rehabilitation equipment.
- High attention to detail; able to multitask and maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to excellent customer service and integrity.
- Willingness to travel, work 5x8s (Mon-Fri), some weekends, and wear black scrubs.
- Ability to participate in virtual/phone interviews.

Location, Schedule & Details:

- Location: Waco, TX
- Length: 13 weeks, temp-to-perm
- Shift: AM (0800-1630), Mon-Fri, with weekend rotation
- Bill Rate: $90/hr
Med Ninjas Job ID #17906. Pay package is based on 9 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Facility

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest

4.2rating(19 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest

Anonymous
Anonymous
Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)
Staff Position
4.0rating
Review of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest on Jan 30, 2026
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 286 beds
ADDRESS100 Hillcrest Medical BoulevardWaco, TX 76712
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Employer

Med Ninjas

About

At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.

We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.

On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.

Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.

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About Waco, TX

As a Travel Rehabilitation Nurse in Waco, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match the cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs of 95°F and lows of 73°F.
  • Winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 36°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities and universities.
Transportation
  • Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
  • Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
  • Growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
  • Vibrant art and music scene with local galleries and live music venues.
  • Opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and water sports.
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