Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Waco, TX
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Travel Position

Location: Waco, Texas
Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum of 3 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 (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
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements)

Required Exams & Competencies

• Ascension Specialty Exam (passing score minimum 80%, 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 (passing score minimum 80%, updated as per latest edition)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (training and test results required)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, completed within 1 year of start, 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)
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (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 but mask required at all times
• Fit Test: Annual fit test for N95 respirators required (preferred prior to start, can be done onsite)
• Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire (upload required)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes prior to start
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Professional & Background Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and other checks within 30 days prior to start; updated annually
• EPLS check within 90 days prior to start; rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start; updated if break in service > 90 days
• Employment Verification for past 7 years; updated annually or if break in service > 90 days
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation upon initial assignment and each extension

Onboarding Requirements

• Completion of Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
• Completion of Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Completion of Ascension Nova StatStrip training prior to clearance
• Optional: Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (uploaded by unit leader within a week)

Additional Information

• Flu season mask policy applies from October 1 through March 31 each year; exemptions accepted but mask required.
• Must comply with all credentialing, testing, and health requirements prior to start.
• Floating between ICU and step-down units is required.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses comfortable working in a dynamic critical care environment with multiple specialties and flexible floating assignments.