Telemetry Registered Nurse
Waco, Texas
Ascension Providence Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry I (Travel)

Location: Waco, Texas
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Telemetry I
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

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.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Specialty exam demonstrating competency in Telemetry nursing (minimum 80% passing score)
• Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
• Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics) with minimum 80% score, updated yearly
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• EKG Exam with passing score of at least 80% (updated as per latest edition)

Required Health & Immunization Documentation

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted but mask required
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually, preferred prior to start
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Ascension Specialty Exam, Core Competencies, EKG Exam, Skills Checklist, Epic Test-Out, and other facility-specific checklists
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (updated annually)
• Employment and Education Verification (within 90 days of start, updated annually)
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)
• Professional references (at least two) prior to first assignment
• Various onboarding education attestations and contract worker onboarding completed prior to or at start

Additional Notes

• Flu season mask policy applies for exemptions/declinations.
• Must be able to work independently and handle stressful situations.
• All certifications and verifications must be current and compliant with facility and regulatory standards.

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs seeking a travel assignment in Texas with a reputable healthcare system.