ICU Registered Nurse
Waco, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel RN ICU Job Opportunity - Texas (Waco)

Position Details

• Specialty: RN ICU
• Location: Waco, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 12 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 Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of ICU nursing experience.

Certifications & Licenses Required

• 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.
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements).

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Ascension Specialty Exam (passing score minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score minimum 80%, updated as per latest edition)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (required)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical competency, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)

Additional Requirements

• Health Statement or physical exam completed prior to first assignment and updated annually
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Employment Verification and Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start)
• Professional References: At least two qualifying references required prior to first assignment
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation and Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding completed prior to start

Notes

• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required.
• Must be able to float between ICU and step-down units.
• Flu season mask policy applies during specified months.
• Multiple competency exams and certifications must be maintained and passed with minimum scores.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable working in a dynamic critical care environment with multiple patient populations and who meet the comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.