Registered Nurse Med Surg Float

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med Surg Float at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin, TX. This full-time role is night shift, requiring active Texas RN licensure and BLS certification. You will partner with a multidisciplinary team to plan, monitor, and optimize patient care and discharge transitions.

Preferred credentials include ACLS and PALS. Diploma in nursing or equivalent licensure is required, with Med Surg experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• RN credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care Planning: Implement and track customized, evidence-based patient care plans.
• Condition Monitoring: Record and communicate real-time clinical changes to the care team.
• Interdisciplinary Lead: Coordinate all disciplines to ensure seamless, holistic patient care.
• Order Execution: Precisely execute physician and nursing directives with clinical accuracy.
• Transition Strategy: Manage discharge planning to ensure safe and successful patient transitions.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Med Surg Float

Schedule: Full-time | Night Shift

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

• Care Planning: Implement and track customized, evidence-based patient care plans.
• Condition Monitoring: Record and communicate real-time clinical changes to the care team.
• Interdisciplinary Lead: Coordinate all disciplines to ensure seamless, holistic patient care.
• Order Execution: Precisely execute physician and nursing directives with clinical accuracy.
• Transition Strategy: Manage discharge planning to ensure safe and successful patient transitions.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. 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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

1 year Med Surg experience preferred

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.