RN Acute Rehab
Waco, Texas
Ascension Providence Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Rehab - Inpatient Rehab

Location: Waco, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM

Job Description

• Provide direct patient care in an acute rehabilitation setting.
• Implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinate patient discharge needs.
• Preferred experience in inpatient rehabilitation nursing.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 2 years of rehabilitation nursing experience
• Rehabilitation nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Professional Documentation

• Resume or professional profile.
• At least two professional references.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other relevant screenings within 90 days of assignment start.
• Employment verification covering the past seven years.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment on agency letterhead.

Testing & Competency

• Completion of specialty exam with a minimum passing score of 80%, updated every 3 years.
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics, with a minimum passing score of 80%, updated every 3 years.
• Skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Epic electronic health record test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Ascension-specific onboarding education attestation and contract worker onboarding completed prior to or at start.

Health & Immunization

• 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.
• Valid Tdap vaccination within the last 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement.
• Fit test for respiratory protection, preferably completed prior to start.
• 2-step PPD or IGRA testing for tuberculosis within required timeframes; if positive, chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.

Identification

• Valid driver’s license or state ID matching address on file; must show front and back.

Additional Notes

• Some optional items include unit-specific checklists and badge photo (headshot with white or blue background, no filters).
• All required documents and verifications must be uploaded or completed as specified prior to or at onboarding.
• Ongoing compliance with annual updates and re-verifications is mandatory for continued assignment eligibility.

This position is ideal for an RN with acute rehab experience seeking a long-term assignment in Texas with a night shift schedule.