RN Thoracic Surgery & Pulmonary Transplant Stepdown

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system as a Registered Nurse at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. This role involves providing exceptional care in a fast-paced environment, focusing on thoracic surgery and pulmonary transplant patients. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program

Attractive relocation assistance

Generous 401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Immediate health and welfare benefits

Access to online continuing education

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year RN experience required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Care for high-acuity patients in thoracic surgery and pulmonary transplant.
• Participate in a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baylor University Medical Center (Baylor Dallas), part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a major patient care, teaching, and research center located in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1903, the hospital opened with 25 beds and has grown to 914 licensed beds, caring for more than 300,000 people each year. It serves as the North Texas flagship hospital of Baylor Scott & White Health and is home to more than 20 medical specialty centers, many ranked among the top 50 programs in the United States. Baylor Dallas has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a "Best Hospital" for 29 consecutive years, along with accolades from Newsweek and Becker’s Healthcare, and has ranked in the Top 20 U.S. Major Teaching Hospitals for two consecutive years by Watson Health. In 2018, Baylor Dallas achieved its fourth consecutive Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit BSWHealth.com/Dallas.

We welcome applicants who will serve faithfully, act honestly, never settle, and recognize that we are in it together to deliver world-class healthcare.

Why Baylor Scott & White Health

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we empower each other to create healthier communities and deliver safe, high-quality care across Texas. With more than 52 hospitals, 800 access points, a quality health plan, and an award-winning research institute, you’ll find endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare. We are committed to better, because better never settles—and neither should you.

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the U.S., Baylor Scott & White Health offers diverse career opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals.

The Baylor Scott & White Health nursing team challenges each other to innovate, raise standards, and never settle. Our diverse team members bring unique talents, a passion for innovation, and a deep commitment to those we serve.

Thoracic Surgery & Pulmonary Transplant Opportunities

Our Thoracic Surgery & Pulmonary Transplant program is a fast-paced environment with high-acuity patients. If you aim to increase your knowledge base, our leadership fosters an environment that supports learning, mentoring, and professional growth.

Thoracic Surgery & Pulmonary Transplant

Patient Population: Patients undergoing minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic (VAT) surgeries, esophagectomy, hernia repair, and lung transplantation. Also, care for ENT, abdominal, and orthopedic surgeries requiring heart monitoring.

Patient Ratios: 1:3 or 1:4 based on acuity.

Department Specifics: Our expert team of surgeons has pioneered minimally invasive (VATS) approaches to lung cancer treatment and robotic surgeries for various thoracic diseases, supported by the latest research and clinical trials. The culture is supportive of learning, with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, patient care techs, therapists, physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Open Statuses: Full Time.

Open Shifts: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am Nights.

Baylor Scott & White Health Registered Nurses Enjoy:

• Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program rewarding exceptional care and patient outcomes.
• Attractive relocation assistance for full-time candidates.
• Excellent benefits including a generous 401(k) match, vacation and PTO, tuition assistance, immediate health and welfare benefits, and wellness programs.
• A strong shared governance model with unit-based councils empowering nurses and improving outcomes.
• Access to over 4,000 hours of online continuing education.
• A system Nurse Practice Council fostering autonomy, authority, and accountability.
• A culture promoting evidence-based practice, research, and innovation.
• A safe, collaborative work environment focused on quality outcomes.

Registered Nurse Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license with a minimum of 1 year experience.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Consider a career move to Baylor University Medical Center and join our exceptional nursing team committed to something better.