Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Waco, Texas
Ascension Providence Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Travel Position

Location: Waco, Texas
Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum of 3 years ICU experience required.
• Work in a conglomerate ICU unit covering medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients.
• Must be able to float between critical care service lines, including ICU and step-down units.

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

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Influenza Vaccine or approved exemption (mask required during flu season: Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Positive PPD or IGRA test with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test for respiratory protection (updated annually)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to assignment and updated annually

Onboarding & Professional Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• At least two professional references prior to assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (updated annually)
• EPLS check (within 90 days of start)
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)

Additional Information

• Flu season mask policy applies October 1 through March 31.
• Floating between ICU and step-down units is required.
• All certifications, licenses, and health requirements must be current and verifiable prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses comfortable working in a dynamic critical care environment with multiple specialties and flexible floating assignments.