RN MedSurg

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX is seeking a full time Registered Nurse to join our amazing Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit (STC-5) The #1 city in the nation for Nursing opportunities and advancement! Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin.

Unit Summary

This 36-bed telemetry monitored nursing unit provides the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients ranging in age from Adults to Geriatrics. The conditions that are within the scope of service for STC-5 include but are not limited to the following :

Wide variety of Medical Diagnosis, most patients we see come from the ICU, especially the MICU

Patients requiring medication regimens

Patients with impaired respiratory status

Patients requiring airborne, contact and / or droplet precautions

Patients requiring nutritional support

Patients requiring wound and skin care

Diagnostic procedures including thoracentesis, lumbar punctures, central line placement, paracentesis, angio-cath insertion, pacemaker and collection of specimens

Patients requiring N / G suction

Patients requiring cardiac monitoring

Patients with GI abnormalities

Severe Sepsis

Bi-Pap machines (external vent)

CHF

Multi-Organ Failure points.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include :

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401 (k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note : Benefits may vary based upon position type and / or level

Baylor Scott & White Health Registered Nurses Enjoy

Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.

Attractive Relocation Assistance for full-time candidates.

A strong shared governance model featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses and improve patient outcomes.

Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.

A strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority, and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership to drive nursing practice throughout Baylor Scott & White Health.

A spirit of inquiry and innovation that promotes Evidence-based practice, research, and innovations in nursing practice.

A healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter-professional collaboration and professional competencies to meet the needs of patients to provide safe passage and quality outcomes at every encounter.

Why Baylor Scott & White Health

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we empower each other to create healthier communities and deliver safe and high-quality care across the state of Texas. With more than 52 hospitals, 800 access points, a quality health plan and an award-winning research institute , you’ll enjoy endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare. At Baylor Scott and White Health, you’ll be joining a team that’s committed to better. Because better never settles. And neither should you.

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health has the resources to offer a variety of career opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals.

The Baylor Scott & White Health nursing team challenges each other to innovate, to constantly raise the bar and to never settle. Every day, our diverse group of team members bring unique talents, a passion for innovation and a deep Commitment to those we serve.

Requirements Of The Ideal Candidate

Graduate of RN School of Nursing

ADN required; BSN preferred

Active RN License

Minimum of 6 Months of RN experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Qualifications

Grad of an Accredited Program

Specialized field of study should be nursing.

RN license.

Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.