Critical Care (ICU) Registered Nurse
Waco, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN ICU Position - Waco, Texas

Job Details

• Specialty: RN ICU
• Location: Waco, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit Description:

  • Conglomerate ICU unit including medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients.
  • Ability to float between ICU and step-down critical care service lines is required.
• Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years ICU experience.

Important Notes

• Flu season runs from October 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.
• Flu vaccine exemptions/declinations are accepted, but mask-wearing is mandatory during flu season.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (passing score required, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (including HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score required)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (required)

Required Health & Immunization Documentation

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required annually during flu season (mask required if declined)
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes
• Fit Test: Annual, preferred prior to start (specific mask types required in some states)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to assignment and updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (pre-hire modules)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical competency, updated annually)
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others (updated annually)
• EPLS check within 90 days of start
• Education Verification within 90 days prior to start
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• Two professional references prior to first assignment
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation

Optional / Additional Information

• Ascension Influenza Vaccine Exemption/Declination (optional)
• Ascension Badge Photo (optional)
• Ascension Exit Survey (optional)
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional)
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment, optional)
• Legal documentation of name change (optional)

This position requires thorough compliance with Ascension Health’s credentialing, immunization, and onboarding standards to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.