Field Nurse RN/LVN
Baytown, Texas
- Unit and setting
- Home Health
- License
- RN licenseCurrent nursing license (LVN or RN) to practice in the state of Texas
- Term
- Travel
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Current nursing license (LVN or RN) to practice in the state of Texas Check your license
- Certification
- Current CPR Certification
- Experience
- We are nurse-owned and operated, which gives our team first-hand experience in the roles we ask our nurses to fill.
- Also asks
- We provide our nurses with substantial (paid) training and ensure proficiency prior to assignment.
- Also asks
- Connect Pediatrics Vision: Connect Pediatrics went from being the best-kept secret in Pediatric Home Health to becoming a key provider of Pediatric Private Duty Nursing across the state of Texas.
- Also asks
- Connect Pediatrics is an equal-opportunity employer.
Preferred
- Experience
- Pediatric experience is preferred but not required.
- Also asks
- We strive to be the preferred provider of care for our patients and the preferred employer for our talented team of clinicians.
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 residencies4–6 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 jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround 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
- Against similar roles
- Below most Texas travel postingsTexas travel postings that state pay run $38/hr to $62/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $55/hr, across 390 postings.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
More benefits (4)
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Flexible Schedules
Support on this unit
- Nurse to patient
- 1:1 stated in this posting
The workplace
At Connect Home Health in Baytown you care for one pediatric patient at a time in their home. The work is private duty home health at a 1:1 ratio, covering the full range of care levels the family needs. You…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Travel Nursing depends on where your license works. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
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Connect Pediatrics is hiring immediately for Pediatric Home Health Nurses (RN or LVN) in Baytown, TX! At Connect Pediatrics, we don't just hire - we inspire nurses to tap into their full potential, offering a vibrant work environment that boosts career growth and enhances nursing skills in the realm of in-home care.
We're offering Full-time, Part-time, and PRN roles, complete with flexible scheduling, attractive compensation, and opportunities for career advancement. At Connect Pediatrics, we prioritize both your professional growth and the fostering of meaningful relationships. Apply today to join the Connect Team and fuel your exceptional career journey! Why Connect Pediatrics is the best place to work:
Build Relationships Learn new skills Reduce Stress Flexible Schedules Have fun! 1:1 patient/nurse ratio You pick your schedule (part-time, full-time, or PRN). Regular shifts (8-12 hours) You pick your family All different levels of care
Health and Wellness
Benefits
- Health Insurance (for FT employees)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability and other Supplemental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
- 401(k)
Private Duty Nurse
Responsibilities
Provide skilled nursing according to the physician-prescribed plan of care and maintain compliance standards through real-time charting Administer medications, feedings, and treatments according to the plan of care Maintain professional, clinical relationships with patients and their families Assist clinical leadership during in-home patient assessments and coordination of care
Private Duty Nurse
Requirements
Current nursing license (LVN or RN) to practice in the state of Texas Current CPR Certification Pediatric experience is preferred but not required. We provide our nurses with substantial (paid) training and ensure proficiency prior to assignment.
Connect Pediatrics Vision: Connect Pediatrics went from being the best-kept secret in Pediatric Home Health to becoming a key provider of Pediatric Private Duty Nursing across the state of Texas. We are nurse-owned and operated, which gives our team first-hand experience in the roles we ask our nurses to fill. We strive to be the preferred provider of care for our patients and the preferred employer for our talented team of clinicians.
Connect Pediatrics is an equal-opportunity employer.
What's around it?
Baytown, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,307/mo
- Household income
- $59,910/yr, all local households, not nurse pay