Registered Nurse ICU
You'll be the primary coordinator across all disciplines caring for your ICU patients.
- Eligibility
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Nights Schedule: Full-time | Night Shift
- Unit and setting
- ICU · Hospital Department: ICU
- License
- RN license 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 dateTemporary or current Texas RN license, or obtained before hire
- Term
- Permanent Schedule: Full-time | Night ShiftFull-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Temporary or current Texas RN license, or obtained before hire 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 Check your license
- License
- Current home-state license under the Nurse Licensure Compact, or obtained before hire 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 Check your license
- Certification
- Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- Certification
- BLS Provider within 1 month of hire BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (GN) obtained prior to start date or job transfer date, as an alternative to RN licensure
- Education
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing, or required licensure at time of hire Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Tuition assistance
- Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Bonus
- Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA optionsComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- BenefitsEmployer-matched 403(b), disability and life insuranceFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- BenefitsPro-rated PTO and holidaysTime to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- BenefitsAscension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement and online learningCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program, counseling, peer support and spiritual careEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- BenefitsParental leave and adoption assistanceFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
More benefits (9)
- BenefitsOptional legal and pet insurance, transportation savingsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Comprehensive health coverage
- 403(b)
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- primary coordinator across all disciplines Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Day to day
- patient care plans Implement and monitor patient care plans.
- Day to day
- discharge planning with the healthcare team Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Hours stated
- Night Shift
The workplace
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
ICU / Critical Care has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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Your future role at a glance
- Location: Waco, TX
- Facility: Ascension Providence
- Department: ICU
Schedule
Full-time | Night Shift
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 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.
Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other
benefits
optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you’ll make an impact in this role
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 Requirements You’ll Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. 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.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
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.
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