New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
San Antonio, Texas
You'll care for a group of patients assigned to you, under minimal supervision, matched to your competencies.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 14 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Telemetry · Hospital New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
- License
- RN license Possession of current Texas State License for Registered NurseCurrent Texas RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
- License
- Current Texas RN license Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse Check your license
- Certification
- Active BLS (ARC or AHA) on hire 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 must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire
- Certification
- AHA 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 (ADULT CRITICAL CARE, TELEMETRY, INTERIM CRITICAL CARE UNITS)
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Experience
- No minimum experience MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree Bachelor's Degree
- Experience
- Two years in acute care Two years in acute care.
- Experience
- Clinical experience in med/surg, telemetry or ICU Previous clinical nursing experience in med/surg, telemetry or ICU
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
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Bonus
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 Up to $10,000 Sign-On bonus based on experiencebased on experience
Benefits
- 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
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
Original listing
Posted on Baptist Medical Center’s careers page.
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Up to $10,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience 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.
Minimum
Education
Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Preferred
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum
Experience
None
Preferred
Experience
Two years in acute care. Previous clinical nursing experience in med/surg, telemetry or ICU
Required certifications/
Licensure
Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
Preferred certifications/
Licensure
REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): 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 (ADULT CRITICAL CARE, TELEMETRY, INTERIM CRITICAL CARE UNITS). *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (PEDI ICU) *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (NICU). S. T. A. B. L. E. for NICU- Level 2 Nursery-Must provide proof of prior completion or obtain within 6 months of hire or transfer date into unit (Renewal is not required). #LI-NS1
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