Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Waco, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Med Surg Telemetry (Travel)

Location: Waco, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition appropriately.
• Coordinate care among all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Follow physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN license in Texas (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start).
• BLS (American Heart Association certified).
• ACLS (American Heart Association certified).

Experience

• Specialty: RN Telemetry I
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year in telemetry nursing or med-surg telemetry setting based on specialty level.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Exams & Competencies

• Ascension Specialty Exam (passing score minimum 80%, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics; passing score minimum 80%, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score minimum 80%, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, completed within 1 year of start, updated annually).
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (required).

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire.
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start).
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually.

Background & Verification

• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others within 30 days prior to start; updated annually.
• Employment verification for past 7 years; updated annually.
• Education verification within 90 days prior to start.
• Professional references: At least two required prior to first assignment.

Other Requirements

• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements).
• Resume/Profile submission required.

Employment Type

• Travel Nurse Contract

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with telemetry skills seeking a travel assignment in Texas. The role demands strong clinical judgment, ability to work independently, and adherence to rigorous credentialing and health requirements.