Telemetry RN
Waco, Texas
Ascension Providence Hospital

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 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 Experience

• Specialty: RN Telemetry I
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for RN Telemetry I (typically 1+ years). No conflicting data indicating higher requirement.
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing 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 (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score minimum 80%, updated as per new editions)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (required)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Positive PPD or Negative Chest X-Ray and annual TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and updated annually

Background & Verification

• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and other checks within 30 days prior to assignment
• Employment Verification (past 7 years)
• Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start)
• Professional References: At least two professional references required
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation

Additional Notes

• Must complete various onboarding and attestation requirements prior to or at start of assignment.
• Some documents and exams require periodic updates (annually or every few years).
• Ability to work independently and handle stressful situations is essential.

This position is ideal for a registered nurse with telemetry experience seeking a travel assignment in Texas with a 13-week contract.