NICU Registered Nurse
Waco, Texas
Ascension Providence Hospital

RN NICU Job Opportunity - Texas, Waco

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Level II
• Shift: 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM (overnight)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Population: Neonates 32 weeks gestation and greater
• Key Responsibilities: Attend deliveries, transition babies, provide care in Level II NICU

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with NICU experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid Driver’s License

Onboarding & Compliance

• Completion of onboarding modules including:

  • Specialty exam and skills checklist updated annually
  • Core competencies covering HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory topics
  • Epic electronic health record test-out and training checklist
  • Color vision test updated every 3 years
  • Various attestations and assignment agreements as part of onboarding process

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Optional items include unit-specific checklists and badge photo submission.
• All documentation must be current and compliant with facility policies prior to assignment start.

This position is ideal for NICU RNs seeking a 13-week contract in a Level II NICU setting with overnight shifts, requiring comprehensive neonatal care skills and adherence to strict credentialing and health requirements.