Telemetry RN
Waco, Texas
TXWAC Providence Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Med Surg Telemetry (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 Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN license valid in Texas (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start).
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification.
• ACLS (American Heart Association) certification.

Experience

• Specialty: RN Telemetry I
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated in the data; assume minimum 1 year typical for Telemetry RN roles unless otherwise specified by employer.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Required Compliance & Testing

• Ascension Specialty Exam (passing score ≥ 80%, 2 attempts allowed).
• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics; passing score ≥ 80%).
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group).
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score ≥ 80%, 2 attempts allowed).
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (required).
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually).
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: 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.
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; 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.

Additional Professional Requirements

• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid).
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile).
• Two professional references.
• Criminal Background Check (including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender).
• EPLS (Exclusionary Party List System) check within 90 days of start.
• Education Verification (within 90 days of start).
• Employment Verification (past 7 years).
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation.

Notes

• Some onboarding requirements and checklists must be completed prior to or shortly after assignment start.
• Multiple certifications and exams require passing scores and periodic renewal.
• Compliance with all health, safety, and professional standards is mandatory.

This position is ideal for an experienced Telemetry RN comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, stressful environment, with all required certifications and immunizations up to date.