Registered Nurse
Woodway, Texas
Implements and monitors patient care plans.
Posted Oct 8 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Day shift Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time
- Unit and setting
- Med Surg · Hospital Department: Med Surg
- License
- RN license Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed by the Texas Board of Nursing, obtained prior to hire
- Term
- Permanent Schedule: Day Shift | Full-timeFull-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed by the Texas Board of Nursing, obtained prior to hire Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Check your license
- Certification
- BLS Provider within 30 days of hireAfter hire · obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Education
- Nursing diploma from an accredited school, or non-nursing bachelor's with active RN license and 1 year completed in an Alternate Entry MSN program
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
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
Benefits
- BenefitsComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA/FSA optionsComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- BenefitsEmployer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insuranceFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- BenefitsPro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysTime to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- BenefitsAscension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, professional development and online learningCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress managementEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- BenefitsParental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
More benefits (3)
- BenefitsOptional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support
- Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Implements and monitors patient care plans Implements and monitors patient care plans.
- Day to day
- Monitors, records and communicates patient condition Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Day to day
- Primary coordinator of all disciplines for patient care Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Day to day
- Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
- Day to day
- Assesses and coordinates discharge planning needs with the healthcare team Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Hours stated
- Day Shift | Full-time
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for 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
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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Your future role at a glance
- Location: Waco, TX
- Facility: Ascension Providence
- Department: Med Surg
Schedule
Day Shift | Full-time
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders. Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s)
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required OR a bachelors level degree not in nursing, an active RN License, and enrolled in an Alternate Entry Masters of Science in Nursing Program with a minimum of 1 year in the program completed.
Work Experience
None required.
Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other
benefits
optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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What's around it?
Woodway, TX
Living costs about 3% below the US average