Telemetry Registered Nurse
Waco, TX
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry I (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 all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Execute physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with healthcare team members.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Telemetry I
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for this specialty (no conflicting data indicating higher requirement).

Certifications & Licenses (Must Have)

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN License with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate Verification within 30 days prior to start

Required Exams & Competencies

• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated as required)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (required)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Annual, preferred prior to start
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement: Annual statement of good health or physical exam
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days prior to start
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)

Background & Screening

• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and other checks within 30 days of assignment
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Education Verification within 90 days of start
• Employment Verification for past 7 years
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)

Additional Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Completion of onboarding requirements including various Ascension-specific checklists and attestations
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required for this position

Summary

This is a travel RN Telemetry I position in Waco, Texas, for a 13-week contract. The role requires strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently in a high-stress environment. Candidates must hold current BLS and ACLS certifications, a valid RN license, and meet extensive health, immunization, background, and competency requirements. Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.