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

Travel RN ICU Position - Waco, Texas

Facility: TXWAC Asc Providence
Hospital System: Ascension Health
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience required.
• Work in a conglomerate ICU unit covering medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients.
• Must be able to float between critical care service lines, including ICU and step-down units.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be AHA certified.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - Must be AHA certified.
• Current RN License - Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• License/Certificate Verification - Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• NIH Certification - Updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group.
• Ascension Specialty Exam - Completed prior to first assignment; updated every 3 years.
• Ascension Core Competencies - Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start and updated yearly.
• Ascension EKG Exam - Completed prior to start with a passing score.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation - Completed pre-hire.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding - Completed onsite prior to assignment.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip - Pre-hire modules for non-allied positions.
• Ascension Epic Test-Out - Epic training and test results required.
• Ascension Skills Checklist - Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start; updated annually.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR - Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella - Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap - Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B - Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine - Recommended during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement.
• Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire - Required with annual updates.
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) - Required within specified timeframes.
• Fit Test - Annual respiratory fit testing required; preferred prior to start.
• Health Statement - Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment; updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen - Completed within 30 days prior to start; updated annually.

Professional Requirements

• Resume/Profile - Required for submission.
• Two Professional References - Required prior to first assignment.
• Criminal Background Check - Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) Check - Completed within 90 days prior to start.
• Education Verification - Verification of clinical education within 90 days prior to start.
• Employment Verification - Third-party verification for past 7 years; updated annually.
• Driver’s License/State ID - Must be current and valid; address must match licensing requirements.
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment - Provided upon initial assignment and updated with extensions.

Optional / Additional

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist - Optional for onboarding.
• Ascension Badge Photo - Optional.
• Ascension Exit Survey - Completed post-assignment.
• Ascension Name Change Document - If applicable.

This position requires thorough compliance with Ascension Health’s credentialing, health, and professional standards to ensure patient safety and quality care delivery.