Med Surg Telemetry RN
Waco, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$36-40/hourOverview
- Start Date08/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
RN Med Surg Tele
Location
- Waco, Texas
Contract
- 13 weeks
- Long-term assignment
Role Summary
- Provides direct nursing care
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition
- Coordinates care across disciplines
- Carries out physician and nursing orders
- Assesses and coordinates discharge planning needs
- Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment
Shift
- 06:45 - 19:15
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Texas
- Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
- 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience
- Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association
- NIH Certification
- Driver's License
Onboarding / Pre-Start Requirements
- Resume or profile
- Signed assignment agreement
- Specialty exam with passing score of at least 80%
- Core competencies assessment with passing score of at least 80%
- EKG exam with passing score of at least 80%
- Skills checklist
- Education attestation
- Nursing contract worker onboarding
- Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules
- Epic test-out
- Color vision screening
- MMR documentation
- Fit test
- Hepatitis B documentation
- Health statement or physical exam
- 2-step PPD or IGRA
- Varicella documentation
- Tdap documentation
- Criminal background check results
- EPLS check
- 12-panel drug screen
- Education verification
- Employment verification
Optional
- Unit-specific checklist
- Badge photo
- Influenza vaccine documentation
- Positive PPD / negative chest X-ray / annual TB questionnaire
- Hiring manager evaluation
- Name change document
Employer
Host Healthcare
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About Waco, TX
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Waco, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 95°F and lows of 73°F.
- Winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities and universities.
- Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- Growing population of travel nurses.
- 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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