Telemetry RN I
Waco, Texas
Ascension Providence Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry I (Travel)

Location: Waco, Texas
Specialty: RN Telemetry I
Employment Type: Travel

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 all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Follow physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with healthcare team members.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications & Licenses

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

Required Exams & Competencies

• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated as required)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (training and test results required)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire or 2-Step PPD/IGRA testing
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually

Background & Verification Requirements

• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (updated annually)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start
• Education Verification within 90 days of start
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• Professional References: At least two qualifying references prior to assignment
• Driver’s License/State ID: Valid and matching address requirements

Onboarding Requirements

• Completion of required onboarding education and attestations
• Completion of nursing contingent worker onboarding onsite
• Submission of required documentation and verifications prior to start

This position requires a highly qualified RN with telemetry experience, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Compliance with all credentialing, health, and background requirements is mandatory.