Registered Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Waco, Texas
TXWAC Ascension 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 the healthcare team.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Required Qualifications

• License: Current RN license in Texas with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Experience: Minimum years of experience not explicitly stated; assume standard RN Med Surg Telemetry experience expected.
• Exams & Competencies:

  • Ascension Specialty Exam (passing score minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics; passing score minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)
  • Ascension Epic Test-Out (required)
• Health & Immunizations:

  • MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
  • 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.
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine; no declinations accepted.
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
  • TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire.
  • Fit Test: Required annually; preferred prior to start.
  • 12 Panel Drug Screen: Required within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
  • Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Background & Verification:

  • Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others within 30 days of assignment start; updated annually.
  • Employment Verification for past 7 years; updated annually.
  • Education Verification within 90 days of start.
  • Professional References: At least two professional references prior to first assignment.
• Additional Requirements:

  • Driver’s License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements).
  • Resume/Profile submission required.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Employment Type

• Travel Nurse Contract

This position is ideal for experienced RN Med Surg Telemetry nurses seeking a travel assignment in Texas with a 13-week contract.