RN Seasonal Cardiac PCU

Baylor Scott & White Health; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, TX, is seeking an experienced RN to join the 36-bed Telemetry Care Unit on night shifts (7pm-7am), full-time, 36 hours per week. The unit handles adults to geriatrics with complex cardiac cases.

Requirements include ADN or higher, Texas RN license, BLS, and a minimum 18 months of acute care experience. Certifications may be completed within 6 months. The role offers seasonal flexibility with 2-3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of RN School of Nursing.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice professional nursing by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Minimum 18 months of RN experience in acute care or hospital setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.

Responsibilities

• Care for telemetry-monitored patients on a 36-bed unit.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide quality care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain required certifications and adhere to unit protocols.

Skills

ACUTE CARE

BLS

RN LICENSE

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Seasonal position - Night shift 7pm-7am - 2 or 3 days per week offered

Location: Temple, TX.

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the state of Texas. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, Baylor Scott & White Health stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations.

What We Need

We’re currently seeking full-time experienced (18 Months+) Registered Nurses to join our team at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas; The #1 one 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. This is a full-time position (36 hours per week).

Why the Cardiac Care Unit?

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 4 South Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Myocardial Infarction
• Coronary Artery Bypass
• Pre/Post Heart Transplant Patients
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
• Percutaneous Trans-luminal coronary angioplasty
• Chest Pain
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Vascular surgery
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
• Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring

Certifications:

Ventricular Assistive Device Program, Chest Pain Center, Comprehensive Stroke Program, Transplant Program, ACLS/NIH within 6 months,

Integration With The Organization

The Cardiac Care Unit works hand in hand with multidisciplinary teams of social services, case management, physical therapy, respiratory therapy and dietary. Care of patients on the Cardiac Care Unit are grounded on the principles of best evidence-based practices to provide quality care to patients. The unit values shared governance, professional growth, quality care & patient satisfaction to assist in fulfilling Baylor Scott & White’s Mission values.

Requirements Of The Ideal Candidate

• Graduate of RN School of Nursing
• ADN required; BSN preferred
• Must be licensed to practice professional nursing by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Minimum 18 Months of RN experience, Acute Care or Hospital setting preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.

Qualifications

• A degree from a recognized nursing program or two years of relevant work experience
• A minimum of (1) one year's experience in the field of nursing
• A valid Registered Nurse license
• The ability to obtain a Basic Life Support certification within the first 30 days of employment.