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Registered Nurse (RN) - ER

Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse - ER provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies.

Posted Oct 13 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Rotating
Unit and setting
ER · Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) - ER
License
RN license REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered NurseCurrent Texas State License for Registered Nurse
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
License
Current Texas State License for Registered Nurse REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse Check your license
Certification
Active healthcare provider BLS on hire (ARC or AHA) Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA)
Certification
AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hireAfter hire · within 60 days of 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 ACLS within 60 days of hire or transfer into roleAfter hire · within 60 days of hire AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role
Certification
AHA PALS within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (Pediatric ED)After hire · within 60 days of hire AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role
Certification
ENPC within 18 months of hire or transfer into role (Pediatric ED)After hire · within 18 months of hire ENPC within 18 months of hire or transfer into role.
Education
Graduate of accredited school of nursing MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's degree PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree
Experience
Two years in acute care PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two years in acute care preferred
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 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
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. 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

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Benefits401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
  • BenefitsCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesCareer development and continuing education opportunities
  • BenefitsHealth savings accounts, healthcare and dependent flexible spending accountsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance program and Employee discount programEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount program
More benefits (6)
  • BenefitsVoluntary benefits: pet, legal, accident and critical illness, long term care, elder and childcare, auto and home insuranceVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
  • Health savings accounts
  • Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits including pet, legal, accident, critical illness, long term care, elder and childcare, auto and home insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
Assesses patient, family and significant other responses to health problems Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and/or significant other
Day to day
Institutes approved medical protocols and plans patient care from initial assessment
Day to day
Recognizes changing patient condition and escalates through unit resources and chain of command Recognizes changing patient condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command in a timely and appropriate manner
Day to day
Prioritizes information to take immediate, decisive patient-focused action Assimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate and decisive patient-focused action
Day to day
Supports and maintains physiologic stability of patients Supports and maintains the physiologic stability of patients
Day to day
Responds with confidence to rapidly changing patient conditions Responds with confidence and adapts to rapid changing patient conditions
Day to day
Documents all plans and care provided Documents all plans and care provided
Day to day
Identifies education needs and provides patient and family education
Day to day
Assigns care to licensed staff, delegates to unlicensed staff and coordinates work flow Assigns nursing care to licensed staff, delegates nursing care to unlicensed staff and coordinates the flow of work
Day to day
Calculates and administers medications Calculates and administers medications

The workplace

North Central Baptist Hospitals
Hiring organization

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 ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.

Original listing

Posted on North Central Baptist Hospitals’ careers page.

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Overview

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 North Central Baptist Hospitals, 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

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse - ER 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.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and/or significant other
  • Institutes approved medical protocols and initiates a plan for patient care based on the initial assessment; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basis
  • Recognizes changing patient condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command in a timely and appropriate manner
  • Assimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate and decisive patient-focused action
  • Supports and maintains the physiologic stability of patients
  • Responds with confidence and adapts to rapid changing patient conditions
  • Documents all plans and care provided
  • Identifies need for education of patient, family and/or significant other and provides education through individualized instruction, the use of written materials and/or other available resources
  • Assigns nursing care to licensed staff, delegates nursing care to unlicensed staff and coordinates the flow of work
  • Calculates and administers medications

Qualifications

Minimum

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

Preferred

Education

Bachelors Degree

Minimum

Experience

None

Preferred

Experience

Two years in acute care preferred

Required certifications/

Licensure

Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse

Preferred certifications/

Licensure

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):

Adult ED

  • 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 *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period
  • AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period.

NOTE: PALS is not required in Adult ED at North Central Baptist Hospital.

  • TNCC within 1 year of date of hire or transfer date into unit
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained with 60 days of hire date or transfer to position
  • ENPC is preferred

Pediatric ED

  • 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 PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role

*Should be completed before the end of the orientation period

  • TNCC within 1 year of date of hire or transfer date into unit
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained with 60 days of hire date or transfer to position
  • ENPC within 18 months of hire or transfer into role.

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Organization Description

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!

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What's around it?

In San Antonio, TX

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

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