Telemetry Registered Nurse
Woodway, Texas
Ascension Providence Hospital

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location: Waco, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 06:45 AM – 07:15 PM

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 care among 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 Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum of 2 years of telemetry nursing experience
• Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Professional Credentials & Documentation

• Resume/Profile submission required.
• Two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Driver’s License or State ID (valid, unexpired, matching address requirements).
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other screenings within 90 days of start.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation.

Certifications & Exams

• Completion of specialty exam with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years.
• Completion of core competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years.
• EKG exam with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years.
• Epic system test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Skills checklist for specialty, completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Annual NIH certification updates as applicable.

Health & Immunizations

• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Documentation of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Documentation of two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
• Fit test for respiratory protection, preferably completed prior to start.
• Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; if positive, chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.

Additional Notes

• Must complete various Ascension-specific onboarding modules and attestations prior to or at start.
• Optional: Unit-specific checklist and badge photo (headshot with white or blue background).
• Must be able to work full shift hours and handle the demands of a telemetry nursing environment.

This position is ideal for an experienced telemetry RN seeking a long-term assignment in Texas with comprehensive onboarding and compliance requirements.