Registered Nurse (RN)

Avir at Baird

Baird, Texas

Avir at Baird is long-term care.

Eligibility: Long-term care

Posted Jul 23 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN licenseTexas RN License
Term: Permanent

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Competitive compensation
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401k with a match
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Health insurance for the entire family

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Avir at Baird

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You would be joining Avir at Baird, a skilled nursing and long-term care building in Baird, Texas, part of Avir Health Group’s Texas footprint. The work is direct resident care and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities on your assigned unit.…

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Day shift RN available; weekend supervisor role; hiring night nurses and aides

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AVIR Health Group is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) to join our family! Shift Available: Day Shift. We are searching for a Registered Nurse (RN) who thrives in an environment where dedicated team members bring comfort, dignity and exceptional care to those that need it most. The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of your assigned unit. This is the place where your work matters, and your growth is supported. New grads and walk-ins are always welcome!

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In Baird, TX

Baird, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $622/mo
Household income: $50,772/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Baird, TX

NeighborhoodsBaird operates primarily as a cohesive, rural county seat rather than a city of segmented subdivisions. Residential living is concentrated along the town's traditional grid streets—such as Chestnut and Cherry streets—featuring established single-family homes and historic builds, with additional residences branching along US Highway 283 and surrounding Callahan County ranch parcels. Nurses looking for slightly larger suburban-style residential developments often compare Baird to neighboring Clyde just to the west along Interstate 20.

Baird operates primarily as a cohesive, rural county seat rather than a city of segmented subdivisions. Residential living is concentrated along the town's traditional grid streets—such as Chestnut and Cherry streets—featuring established single-family homes and historic builds, with additional residences branching along US Highway 283 and surrounding Callahan County ranch parcels.

Nurses looking for slightly larger suburban-style residential developments often compare Baird to neighboring Clyde just to the west along Interstate 20.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realtybytina.com Source 2: texasally.com Source 3: areavibes.com

Getting aroundBaird sits directly along Interstate 20, making travel across Callahan and Taylor counties exceptionally straightforward. Healthcare workers commuting to major regional hospitals and clinics in Abilene face roughly a 20-mile straight drive westbound on I-20. Public transportation and cycling infrastructure are virtually non-existent for daily transit, meaning a reliable personal car is an absolute requirement for hospital shift work, though traffic congestion is negligible outside of highway maintenance.

Baird sits directly along Interstate 20, making travel across Callahan and Taylor counties exceptionally straightforward. Healthcare workers commuting to major regional hospitals and clinics in Abilene face roughly a 20-mile straight drive westbound on I-20. Public transportation and cycling infrastructure are virtually non-existent for daily transit, meaning a reliable personal car is an absolute requirement for hospital shift work, though traffic congestion is negligible outside of highway maintenance.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realtybytina.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: texasally.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation in Baird leans heavily toward classic West Texas rural pursuits, including stock-tank and lake fishing stocked with Florida largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, and sunfish. Camping, hiking, and open space for pets or gardening are widespread across local acreage and ranches. For developed city park facilities, residents often travel west to Abilene to visit Nelson Park with its walking trails around the lake or Everman Park.

Outdoor recreation in Baird leans heavily toward classic West Texas rural pursuits, including stock-tank and lake fishing stocked with Florida largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, and sunfish. Camping, hiking, and open space for pets or gardening are widespread across local acreage and ranches.

For developed city park facilities, residents often travel west to Abilene to visit Nelson Park with its walking trails around the lake or Everman Park.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: americanstarinnbaird.com Source 2: realtybytina.com Source 3: abilenescene.com

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Serving as the county seat of Callahan County, Baird, Texas, offers relocating nurses an authentic, slow-paced small-town sanctuary within easy reach of regional healthcare hubs. Established as a railroad stop in 1880, Baird maintains its historical roots through landmarks like the restored T&P Railroad Depot Museum and traditions like the annual Baird Barrel Racing & Rodeo. For nurses working at medical centers in Abilene, Baird provides a quiet home base approximately 20 miles to the east, connected by a direct drive along Interstate 20. Housing consists largely of historic homes along neighborhood streets like Chestnut and Cherry, interspersed with newer builds and expansive acreage for those seeking room to spread out. Community life is anchored by Baird Independent School District's centralized K-12 campus and local touchpoints like Primal Brewing Company downtown. However, relocating healthcare workers must weigh the tradeoffs: local retail, varied dining, and public transit are minimal, meaning a vehicle and regular highway trips to Abilene are essential for everyday errands and shift-friendly amenities.

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As of 2026Source 1: realtybytina.com Source 2: abilenescene.com Source 3: texasally.com Source 4: tripadvisor.com

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Baird, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.