Registered Nurse - Telemetry I
Waco, Texas
Ascension Providence Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry I (Travel)

Location: Waco, Texas
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.
• Carry out 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 Experience

• Specialty: RN Telemetry I
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated (default to standard for RN Telemetry I roles, typically 1+ years; no conflicting data provided)
• No prior travel experience required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN License with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate Verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements)

Required Exams & Competencies

• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, 2 attempts allowed)
• 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, 2 attempts allowed)
• 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: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Additional Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Employment and Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Various Ascension-specific onboarding and compliance attestations and checklists

Summary

This is a travel RN Telemetry I position in Waco, Texas, with a 13-week contract. The role requires standard telemetry nursing skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently in a high-stress environment. Candidates must hold current BLS and ACLS certifications, a valid RN license, and meet extensive health, immunization, and compliance requirements. Prior travel experience is not required.