RN Acute Rehab
Waco, Texas
Ascension Providence Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Acute Rehab (Travel)

Location: Waco, Texas
Specialty: RN Acute Rehab
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide direct patient care in an inpatient rehab setting
• Implement care plans and coordinate discharge needs
• Preferred experience in inpatient rehab nursing

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Acute Rehab
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ years preferred based on specialty and description

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current RN license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification required
• Specialty competency exam (Ascension Specialty Exam) prior to first assignment, updated every 3 years
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics, completed within a year of start and updated yearly
• NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (competency testing)
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; 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 but mask required at all times
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred prior to start but can be completed onsite
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within a year, and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days of start
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Completion of Ascension onboarding requirements including:

  • Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
  • Onboarding Education Attestation (pre-hire modules)
  • Specialty skills checklist (clinical competency)
  • Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days of assignment start
  • Employment and education verifications within 90 days of start
  • Professional references (at least two) prior to first assignment
  • Confirmation of assignment documentation on agency letterhead

Additional Notes

• Flu season mask policy applies for October 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025
• Forward facing headshot with white or blue background recommended (optional)
• Post-assignment evaluations and exit surveys may be required

This position is ideal for RNs with acute rehab experience seeking a travel assignment in Texas with a 13-week contract.