RN Acute Rehabilitation
Waco, Texas
Ascension Providence Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Acute Rehab

Location: Waco, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

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

Required Qualifications

License

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Texas.
• Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start.
• Primary source license verification required within 30 days prior to start.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association).
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group).
• Must pass specialty competency exam with minimum 80% score (only 2 attempts allowed).

Experience

• Specialty: RN Acute Rehab.
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume at least entry-level to preferred experience in inpatient rehab.
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Completion of specialty and core competency exams prior to first assignment and updated every 3 years.
• Completion of unit-specific checklists as required.
• Health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella (two vaccines, immunity evidence, or history; no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted).
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA, chest X-ray if positive, annual TB questionnaire.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start, can be done onsite).
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Criminal background check including social security trace, OIG search, national sex offender registry, and others within 30 days prior to start.
• Employment and education verifications required.
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be current and match address on file).

Additional Notes

• Must complete onboarding requirements including education attestations and contract worker onboarding.
• Must complete Epic electronic health record test-out and training checklist.
• Health statement or physical exam required prior to first assignment and updated annually.
• Professional references (minimum two) required prior to first assignment.
• Some optional documents include badge photo and name change documentation.

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