RN Cardiothoracic ICU Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Temple Memorial Hospital in Temple, TX seeks an experienced ICU RN for the CTICU to provide high-acuity care to adults with complex cardiac conditions. This full-time night‑shift role emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Join a Magnet-designated system with strong support, ongoing education, and a relocation bonus. You will work with multidisciplinary teams in a Level 1 trauma center setting dedicated to cardiac surgery and transplant

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited RN 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.
• 1 Year of RN ICU experience Required

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and create care plans.
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members.
• Delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.
• Prioritize patient and family needs and measure outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and adjust care plans.
• Ensure safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care.
• Support growth and development of peers and engage in community service.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety focus

Education

Accredited RN program

RN license

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

Scheduling systems

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Temple Memorial Hospital is a 636-bed specialty care Teaching hospital, Magnet Designated, and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced ICU RN seeking a team-focused environment where professional growth, advanced clinical practice, and exceptional patient care are prioritized.

AACN Gold Beacon Award

14 Bed Unit (CTICU) provides care for adults with complex cardiac conditions, including multisystem organ failures.

Multidisciplinary collaborative teams provide high-acuity complex care.

Certified Chest Pain Center

Certified Transplant Center- Hearts

Certified VAD Center (Heartmate II & III, Impella, Centrimag, Heartware)

Gold Level ECMO Center

Three-Star Cardiac Surgery Program

Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps

Full-Time Night Shift 7p-7a

Relocation Bonus Available

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

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.

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
• Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
• Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.
• You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members. Empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.
• Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
• You’ll use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth. Contribute to peers’ development, show community service commitment.

Key Success Factors

• A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
• Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules.
• Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.
• Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.
• Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited RN 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.
• 1 Year of RN ICU experience Required