Stepdown Travel Nurse Job in Waco, TX | Nights (3x12)

Ascension Providence Waco, TX
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Travel RN
Stepdown Nurse in Waco, TX
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$1,959
Specialty
Stepdown
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/29
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Stepdown travel nurse job in Waco, Texas, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Ascension Providence . This role pays $1,959 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this Stepdown travel nursing job, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Stepdown travel nurse job in Waco, TX, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Ascension Providence
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  • Location: Waco, TX 76712
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • EMR System: Epic

Responsibilities

  • Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
  • Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
  • Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
  • Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned

Travel Stepdown Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Stepdown experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Texas and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Stepdown Travel Nurse Jobs Near Waco, TX

What certifications am I required to have for travel Stepdown jobs?
Most require BLS and ACLS. Neuro and stroke step-down postings often list NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and some cardiac step-down units add a dysrhythmia exam. PCCN, AACN's progressive care certification, is a relevant plus; step-down hours can count toward its practice-hour requirement when they involve direct care of acutely ill adults.
Can I take a travel Stepdown job with ICU or Med Surg experience?
Sometimes. ICU experience often transfers well, while Med Surg or Med Surg/Tele experience may be considered when it includes continuous monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and relevant infusions. The facility determines whether your background matches the unit's acuity and responsibilities.
What kind of units to Stepdown travel nurse assignment cover?
Stepdown units may focus on cardiac, neuro, surgical, trauma, or general medical patients. One unit may regularly manage post-cath patients and cardiac drips, while another may focus on stroke, post-craniotomy, chest tubes, or complex postoperative care. Reviewing the unit’s patient mix and permitted therapies is important
How advanced is the cardiac care at Ascension Providence in Waco?
Ascension Providence performs open-heart surgery and structural-heart procedures — TAVR, WATCHMAN, and MitraClip — across multiple cath labs, so travelers work an advanced cardiovascular caseload.
Does Ascension Providence hold trauma and stroke designations?
Yes — a Texas-designated Level II trauma center and a Primary Stroke Center with AHA Gold Plus recognition, backed by a 24/7 emergency department for high-acuity work.
What maternity care do travel nurses find at Providence Waco?
Founded in 1905 as Waco's first hospital, the roughly 237-bed campus runs a Level II NICU with its maternity service, and the medical record is Epic.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

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Explore Waco, TX

Halfway down I-35 between Dallas and Austin, Waco, TX works as a Brazos River city whose hospital market serves Central Texas with enough depth to keep emergency and critical care contracts in steady rotation. Magnolia Market's silos draw weekend crowds downtown, the visible engine of the city's revival, and the riverwalk strings parks along the Brazos through the center. Cameron Park's cliffs and trails give the city green space far beyond its size. Renting stays inexpensive against either metro up or down the interstate. The Dr Pepper Museum pours floats in the drink's birthplace, mammoth fossils rest where they fell at the national monument, and Baylor's football and event calendar layers college-town energy over the whole city.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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