ICU Registered Nurse
Waco, Texas
Ascension Providence Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Travel Position

Location: Waco, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum of 3 years ICU experience required.
• Work in a conglomerate ICU unit covering medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients.
• Must be able to float between ICU and step-down critical care service lines.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (AHA required)
• ACLS (AHA required)
• Current RN license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.

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 NPSG, OSHA topics; updated yearly, minimum 80% score)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score minimum 80%, updated as new editions released)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (required)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted but mask required.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days of start.
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within last 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred prior to start.
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.

Background & Screening Requirements

• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and other checks within 30 days of assignment start; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• EPLS check within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start; includes amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, PCP, methamphetamine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, buprenorphine, methadone, oxycodone, morphine, and ecstasy.
• Employment Verification for past 7 years; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Education Verification within 90 days of start.
• Professional References: At least two required prior to first assignment.

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s License/State ID valid and matching address requirements.
• Resume/Profile submission required.
• Completion of onboarding education and attestations prior to or at start.
• Completion of various Ascension-specific checklists and surveys as part of onboarding and post-assignment processes.

Notes

• Flu season mask policy applies from October 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025.
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable working in a dynamic critical care environment with multiple patient populations and flexible floating responsibilities.