RN Cardiac ICU
Dallas, TX
Posted Jun 18 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- ICU
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Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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Pay
- Relocation
- Help offered
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About this role
Relocation assistance is also offered for eligible candidates relocating 50+ miles.
Join Baylor The Heart Hospital Dallas as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac ICU and be part of something better!
Patient Population: Post cardiotomy, cardiology Interventional, Post Vascular Surgical/Interventional, Advanced heart Failure. Cardiac ICU – CABG, CRRT, Impella, Swan, AIBP, etc. This unit operates as a Cardiac Universal Bed (CUB) in that they have Cardiac ICU and Cardiac Telemetry patients. All nurses on the unit must be comfortable caring for both.
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Experience
Candidates MUST have minimum of 1yr of true, recent ICU RN experience.
Shift: FT/Nights | 7p-7a | Three 12hr shifts per week, rotating weekends
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are
We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.
Essential Functions of the Role As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families. Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues. You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members.
Empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly. Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan.
Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly. You'll use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth. Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment. Key Success Factors A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules. Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.
Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights. Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing. Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking. Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email. Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- MAJOR - Nursing
- EXPERIENCE Candidates MUST have minimum of 1yr of true, recent ICU RN experience.
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Registered Nurse (RN) Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
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Requirements
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- MAJOR - Nursing
- EXPERIENCE Candidates MUST have minimum of 1yr of true, recent ICU RN experience.
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
Place
- City
- Dallas, TX
- Median rent
- $1,472/mo
- Local household income
- $70,518/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Dallas area index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Dallas blends big-city energy with Lone Star warmth, offering nurses a sprawling metro packed with major medical centers, diverse dining, and pro sports. The Trinity River and lively Bishop Arts District give the city local flavor, while a strong healthcare job market makes it a practical relocation pick.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas, serving more than three million customers through 55 hospitals, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Temple. The system includes the Baylor Scott &…
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