RN Pediatric Float Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an RN Float for McLane Children’s Hospital in Temple, TX. This full-time night shift role requires float coverage across pediatric Med/Surg, ED, NICU and PICU, with responsibilities in patient assessment, care planning and family communication.

The RN will float to multiple pediatric specialty areas, training in all units to provide safe, compassionate care while supporting the nursing team and hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Must be a registered nurse with an active license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Float between Med Surg, ED, NICU, PICU and other pediatric areas.
• Assess, plan and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Coordinate care and delegate tasks to the nursing team as appropriate.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort while managing transitions across units.
• Communicate with families to provide updates and education.
• Adhere to nursing standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in professional development and quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Registered Nurse license

Two years nursing experience

Job description

Join BSWH McLane Children’s Hospital as a Float Pool Registered Nurse and be part of something better! The #1 city in the nation for Nursing opportunities and advancement!

Job Title

RN Pediatric Float

Schedule

Full Time – Nights - 36 hours per week

Location

Temple, TX

Facility

McLane Children's Hospital

Department

Float Pool, Pediatric- Med Surg, ED, PICU, and NICU

Role Overview

Ability to Float between all Pediatric specialties and train in all areas: Med Surg, ED, NICU, and PICU

About the Facility

Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical Center – Temple, is designed with your child in mind with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and accommodations sized just for children. Our bright and colorful, friendly atmosphere creates a nurturing place for the children of Central Texas to heal and thrive. Our Temple location is also the home of our flagship neonatal intensive care unit, a Level IV NICU. When your child needs medical care, it is only natural that stress levels rise. A potential hospital stay can create fear or worry for young patients. That is why we created an environment that is soothing and familiar for your child and for you.

• 112 patient beds: 48 private medical/surgical rooms, 16 private Pediatric ICU rooms and 48 Neonatal ICU beds in our Level IV NICU
• 24-hour pediatric emergency department and verified trauma center equipped to deal with the most serious pediatric trauma cases
• Pediatric surgery with five advanced surgical suites and a three-room procedure suite
• Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Center with state-of-the-art MRI and a "Flash CT" scanner that emits the lowest effective level of radiation, reducing risk to smaller bodies, making scan times faster, and requiring less sedation
• VeinViewer illumination device to help access small veins and arteries beneath the skin
• ECMO therapy, a lifesaving heart and lung treatment reserved for the sickest of patients
• Pediatric and neonatal transport ambulance and helicopter

Our facility is focused in every way on children and their families and offers equipment to suit smaller patients and family-centered spaces.

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

• 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 an RN Float, you are vital in healthcare, coordinating patient care based on our nursing model. You assess patients, plan personalized care, and evaluate responses to health issues. You keep patients safe by understanding their needs and the healthcare setting for smoother transitions. You delegate interventions to team members based on guidelines, patient condition, and team abilities. Your professionalism and experience help you make important recommendations that impact patient outcomes.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Focus on patient and family needs.
• Develop and adjust nursing care plans for desired outcomes.
• You will create a safe place for patients, families, and staff. You will help with emotional and physical pain to aid healing.
• Embracing diversity in all its forms, you will incorporate the unique perspectives and requirements of patients into your care plans.
• Patients, families, staff, and community will be educated continuously.
• Evaluate and record learning progress.
• You’ll work with team and community to implement care plan, delegate tasks as needed.
• You will solve problems efficiently, utilizing resources effectively and acknowledging their limitations.
• To elevate your practice, continually seek professional development opportunities and contribute to community service.

Key Success Factors

• You should have a thorough knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• It is essential for you to know relevant laws, rules, and regulations, including those for nursing care certifications and accreditations.
• You should be familiar with concepts such as health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention, and management.
• It is crucial for you to have effective communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities will be vital in this role.
• Good grasp of general computer skills.

Belonging Statement

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

Qualifications

• You should have graduated from an accredited program in nursing or have two years of relevant work experience.
• The main area of study in your education should be nursing.
• (2) Two years of experience in nursing is required.
• You need to be a registered nurse
• Have basic life support (BLS) certification or get it within 30 days of starting.