Registered Nurse - ED PSYCH
You'll give nursing care to a group of patients matched to your competencies, under minimal supervision.
Posted Oct 15 · New grads welcomed
- Unit and setting
- ED Psych · Hospital Registered Nurse - ED PSYCH
- License
- RN license Possession of current Texas State License forCurrent Texas RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
- License
- Current Texas RN license Possession of current Texas State License for Check your license
- Certification
- Active BLS on hire (ARC or AHA) Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA);
- Certification
- AHA BLS within 60 days of hireAfter hire · within 60 days of hire however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
- Certification
- ACLS within 60 days of hire or transferAfter hire · within 60 days of hire AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role
- Certification
- PALS within 60 days of hire or transfer (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 (Pediatric ED)After hire · within 18 months of hire ENPC within 18 months of hire or transfer into role.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's 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. See program calendars.
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 →
What it pays
- Bonus
- Sign-on bonus possible This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus
- Eligibility
- Benefit eligibility depends on location and employment status Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Benefits401(k) 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 and 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 (5)
- BenefitsVoluntary pet, legal, accident, critical illness, long-term care, elder and child care, and auto and home insuranceVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- 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
The role and schedule
- Unit
- Pediatric ED PEDIATRIC ED:
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
Posted on Tenet Healthcare’s careers page.
Read full textShow less
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 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.
#LI-AG1
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