RN Medical intermediate Care Unit Full Time (Relo - TX - Sign On Bonus)

Acute Care, Medical Intermediate Care (STC-5)

Full-Time - 36 Hours/Week

Both Day & Night Shifts Available

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the state of Texas. With total assets of $9 billion and serving a population larger than the state of Virginia, we have the vision and resources to provide our patients continued quality care while creating a model system for a dramatically changing health care environment. 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 nations exemplary health care organizations.

What we need:

Were currently seeking full-time experienced 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.

Why Medical Intermediate Care?

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.

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
• Preferred 12-18 Months of RN experience, Acute Care or Hospital setting preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.
• Functions competently and effectively under pressure and emergency situations

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required

RN license required

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Note: If you have less than 6 months of experience, we recommend that you apply to our nursing internship program. Internships are available for new graduates and experienced nurses in a variety of specialties. New classes begin in January, June and September.