New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies.
Posted Oct 7 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Days Full Time, Days
- Unit and setting
- Telemetry · Hospital New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
- License
- RN license REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered NurseTexas State Registered Nurse license
- Term
- Permanent Full Time, DaysFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
- License
- Texas State Registered Nurse license REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse Check your license
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (ARC or AHA) on hire * Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
- Certification
- AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hireAfter hire · within 60 days of hire
- Certification
- AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire or transfer into roleAfter hire · completed within 60 days of hire * AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (ADULT CRITICAL CARE, TELEMETRY, INTERIM CRITICAL CARE UNITS).
- Education
- graduate of accredited school of nursing MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree
- Experience
- 2 years in acute care PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two years in acute care.
- Experience
- clinical nursing experience in med/surg, telemetry or ICU Previous clinical nursing experience in med/surg, telemetry or ICU
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Childcare
- Offered
- Bonus
- sign-on bonus This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Benefits401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match* 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- BenefitsGenerous paid time off* Generous paid time off
- BenefitsCareer development and continuing education opportunities* Career development and continuing education opportunities
- BenefitsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts* Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount program* Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
More benefits (15)
- BenefitsVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance* Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program
- Employee discount program
- Pet insurance
- Legal insurance
- Accident and critical illness insurance
- Long term care
- Elder & childcare
- Auto & home insurance
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- provide nursing care for assigned patient group matching needs with competencies Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies.
- Day to day
- complete established competencies within designated introductory period Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
- Day to day
- other related duties as assigned Other related duties as assigned.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
Original listing
Posted on Tenet Healthcare’s careers page.
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Full Time, Days
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus
Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum
Education
Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Preferred
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum
Experience
None
Preferred
Experience
Two years in acute care. Previous clinical nursing experience in med/surg, telemetry or ICU
Required certifications/
Licensure
Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
Preferred certifications/
Licensure
REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):
- Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA);
however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
- AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role
(adult critical care, telemetry, interim critical care units).
*Should be completed before the end of the orientation period
- AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (PEDI
ICU) *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (NICU).
- S. T. A. B. L. E. for NICU- Level 2 Nursery-Must provide proof of prior completion
or obtain within 6 months of hire or transfer date into unit (Renewal is not required).
Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!
At Baptist Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and
programs include
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!
What's around it?
San Antonio, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,324/mo
- Household income
- $65,056/yr, all local households, not nurse pay