--- title: Registered Nurse Step Down Travel at Ascension description: Ascension is hiring for the Registered Nurse Step Down Travel role in Waco, TX. Pays $3.3K per week. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/registered-nurse-step-down-travel-at-ascension-01a15a19-41a8-785c-88ea-0a129980d705 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Ascension as Registered Nurse Step Down Travel in Waco, TX. Pays $3.3K per week. Full-time role. Requires 1+ year of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/l65bqy.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Ascension](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ascension?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Waco, TX | | **Salary** | $3.3K/wk | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 12, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Ascension sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 112 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Ascension. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $87,000 – $101,000 a year (median $92,000). ## Description ### Your future role at a glance - **Location:** Waco, TX; Local and national travel options are available depending on need. - **Facility:** Ascension Providence - **Department:** Ascension Premier Staffing - Step Down - **Schedule:** Day and Night shifts available | 36 or 48 hours per week - **Gross Rate:** up to $3,297 per week #APS ### 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 conditions as appropriate. - Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. - Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. ### What minimum requirements you’ll need **Licensure / Certification / Registration:** - BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. - Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. - ACLS required **Education:** - Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. **Work Experience:** - 1+ year of acute care experience ### 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 ### 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 99,000+ 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** 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)](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or [EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish)](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) 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 participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click [here](https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify) for more information. ## Skills - Registered Nurse - CPR/BLS Certification - Acute Care Nursing - Patient Care - Discharge Planning - Basic Life Support - Nursing Care - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) - Care Planning - American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification ## Benefits - Professional Development - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans - Child/Elder Care - Tax-Advantaged Accounts - Pet Insurance ## Related - [More jobs at Ascension](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ascension?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Nursing jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Registered Nurse jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing/registered-nurse?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [PCU / Stepdown Registered Nurse jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing/registered-nurse/pcu-stepdown-registered-nurse?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 234450 jobs - [Ascension](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ascension?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3999 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 234450 jobs - [Ascension](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ascension?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3999 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)