ICU Registered Nurse
Waco, Texas
TXWAC Providence Hospital

Travel RN ICU Job - Texas (Waco)

Job Details

• Specialty: RN ICU
• Location: Waco, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Conglomerate ICU unit including medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients
• Floating: Must be able to float between ICU and step-down critical care service lines

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of ICU nursing experience

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current RN license in Texas with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start

Required Competency Exams & Training

• 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 Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical only, completed within 1 year of start, updated annually)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (required prior to start)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; 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
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, chest X-ray within 1 year showing no infection, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred prior to start
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days of start

Background & Screening

• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and 7-year employment and residence history (updated annually or if break in service > 90 days)
• Employment verification for past 7 years (updated annually or if break in service > 90 days)
• Education verification within 90 days of start
• Drug screen: 12 panel urine drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually or if break in service > 90 days

Additional Requirements

• Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Driver’s license or state ID valid and matching address requirements
• Completion of onboarding requirements including various Ascension-specific checklists and attestations prior to or at start

Notes

• Flu season mask requirement applies October 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025
• Must be able to float between ICU and step-down units
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable working in a diverse critical care environment with multiple patient populations and who meet comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.