RN MedSurg Telemetry Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match

Tuition Reimbursement

Immediate eligibility for health benefits

PTO accrual starting from Day 1

RN Bonus Program

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX is looking for a full-time Registered Nurse to join the Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit (STC-5). The role involves caring for diverse patients, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs in a dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates should possess an RN license and a BLS certification. The hospital offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive healthcare team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Program required.
• Specialized field of study should be nursing.
• RN license is essential.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in the Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit.
• Administer medication and monitor patients' vital signs.
• Assist patients with respiratory care and nutritional support.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Program in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit (STC-5). The hospital is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. Schedule: Full Time - 36 hours per week - Nights.

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

• 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

BN Nurses Enjoy / Why Baylor Scott & White Health

• 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 opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare. You’ll be joining a team that’s committed to better.

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. The 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.

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.