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Registered Nurse ED

Waco, Texas

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Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 13, 2026

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Your future role at a glance: Location: Waco, TX Facility: Ascension Providence Department/Speciality: Emergency Department Schedule: Night Shift l PRN How you'll make an impact in this role: Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate. Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Note and carry out physician and nursing orders. Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. What minimum qualifications you'll need: Licensure / Certification / Registration: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (GN) obtained prior to start date or job transfer date is required-OR-Temporary or Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of Texas is required or must be obtained prior to hire or job transfer date-OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact is required or must be obtained prior to hire or job transfer date. One or more of the following required: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity: Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer: Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates. Benefits: Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Skills for this role

Direct Patient CarePatient Condition ReportingCare Plan ImplementationCare CoordinationPatient TreatmentEmergency CareDischarge Planning

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • RN License
  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Patient condition reporting
  • Direct patient care
  • Nursing
  • RN License
  • Overseeing healthcare discharge planning
  • Nursing Diploma
  • Graduate Nurse

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Parental leave

About the employer

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Ascension
Hiring organization

Ascension is one of the nation's leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. The organization has a national presence with hospitals…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • National presence with multiple hospitals and care sites across the country, offering potential for career mobility
  • Mission-driven organization with a clear commitment to serving vulnerable and underserved populations
  • Inclusive culture that recognizes and celebrates diverse talents and perspectives

What reviewers flag

  • Specific nurse feedback from review sites was not available in the provided research, limiting ability to identify documented challenges
  • Large Catholic health system may involve faith-based care policies that could influence clinical practice expectations
  • No specific information on nurse-to-patient ratios, compensation, or benefits was available from provided sources
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Living in Waco, TX

Nestled along the Brazos River in central Texas, Waco blends small-town warmth with a growing downtown scene anchored by Baylor University and Magnolia Market. Situated between Dallas and Austin, this mid-sized city offers nurses a community-minded pace with riverside trails and a relaxed, friendly lifestyle.

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Metro price level · Waco area
92.6
7% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,165/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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