Registered Nurse (RN) - Same Day Surgery (SDS)

Tenet Healthcare

San Antonio, Texas

You'll give nursing care to patients from newborns to geriatric, working under minimal supervision.

Posted Oct 27

Unit and setting: Same Day Surgery (SDS) provides professional nursing care for patients ranging in age from newborn to geriatricpatients ranging in age from newborn to geriatric
License: RN license REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License forCurrent Texas RN license, or eligible for state board certification
Term: Permanent

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License: Current Texas RN license, or eligible for state board certification REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Check your license
Certification: Active BLS on hire (ARC or AHA) BLS - Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or
Certification: AHA Healthcare Provider 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 transfer into roleAfter hire · within 60 days of hire or transfer into role AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role for
Certification: AHA PALS for Post Anesthesia Care within 60 days of hire or transfer into roleAfter hire · within 60 days of hire or transfer into role AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role for
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Preferred

Certification: CNOR (surgery), board eligible or certified Surgery - CNOR Board eligible/certified
Certification: CPAN (post anesthesia), board eligible or certified Post Anesthesia-CPAN Board eligible/certified
Certification: SGNA (GI lab), board eligible or certified GI Lab -SGNA Board eligible/certified
Education: Bachelor's degree PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree
Experience: Peri-anesthesia or critical care internship/training course PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Completion of peri-anesthesia or critical care

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BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and life insuranceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Benefits401(k) with employer match401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
BenefitsCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesCareer development and continuing education opportunities
BenefitsHealth savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accountsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program and employee discount programEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount program
BenefitsVoluntary pet, legal, accident, critical illness, long-term care, elder and child care, and auto and home insuranceVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and

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Under minimal supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients ranging in age from newborn to geriatric, within the nurse’s competencies following established standards and practices. Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Preferred

Education

Bachelors Degree

Minimum

Experience

None

Preferred

Experience

Completion of peri-anesthesia or critical care internship/training course

Required certifications/

Licensure

Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse or currently eligible for state board certification.

Preferred certifications/

Licensure

Surgery - CNOR Board eligible/certified
Post Anesthesia-CPAN Board eligible/certified
GI Lab –SGNA Board eligible/certified

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):

BLS - 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 for

all Surgical Services areas.

AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role for

Post Anesthesia Care

Unit for licensed staff that care for Pedi. This includes the following

facilities: North Central Baptist, St. Lukes Baptist, Westover Hills Baptist and Resolute Baptist Hospital.

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Northeast Baptist Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include

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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

What's around it?

In San Antonio, TX

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

Life in San Antonio, TX

NeighborhoodsYoung professionals and many healthcare workers land in Monte Vista, Alta Vista, Tobin Hill, and Olmos Park for historic streets and a short drive to the core, or in The Pearl, Southtown, and King William for walkable food and nightlife at higher rents. Stone Oak (Northeast ISD) and Alamo Ranch or Helotes (Northside ISD) are the suburban defaults with newer homes; Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills are premium and urban-adjacent. Budget buyers look at South Side corridors such as Palm Heights, Highland Hills, and Harlandale, where three-beds still list around $150,000-$220,000, or East Side pockets like Dignowity Hill, Government Hill, and Denver Heights. Military and Randolph AFB commuters often choose Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, or Universal City, while Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch sit 30-40 minutes northwest as Hill Country premiums.

Young professionals and many healthcare workers land in Monte Vista, Alta Vista, Tobin Hill, and Olmos Park for historic streets and a short drive to the core, or in The Pearl, Southtown, and King William for walkable food and nightlife at higher rents. Stone Oak (Northeast ISD) and Alamo Ranch or Helotes (Northside ISD) are the suburban defaults with newer homes; Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills are premium and urban-adjacent.

Budget buyers look at South Side corridors such as Palm Heights, Highland Hills, and Harlandale, where three-beds still list around $150,000-$220,000, or East Side pockets like Dignowity Hill, Government Hill, and Denver Heights. Military and Randolph AFB commuters often choose Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, or Universal City, while Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch sit 30-40 minutes northwest as Hill Country premiums.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: undergrads.com Source 3: livinginsatx.com Source 4: hellolanding.com

Getting aroundMost people drive—about 90%—and VIA buses are a backup, not a substitute; a car is treated as required. Peak congestion hits 4-6 p.m. on I-10, I-35, I-281, and Loop 1604, with frequent construction; one source puts annual delay around 39 hours. South Side to downtown is often 10-20 minutes, Boerne 30-40 minutes northwest, and locals still claim much of the city is reachable in about 20 minutes with easy parking and gas about 6% below the national average. Expect routine crosstown drives among Stone Oak, the Medical Center, the North Side, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Fort Sam, and Randolph AFB rather than a walkable hospital-campus commute.

Most people drive—about 90%—and VIA buses are a backup, not a substitute; a car is treated as required. Peak congestion hits 4-6 p.m. on I-10, I-35, I-281, and Loop 1604, with frequent construction; one source puts annual delay around 39 hours.

South Side to downtown is often 10-20 minutes, Boerne 30-40 minutes northwest, and locals still claim much of the city is reachable in about 20 minutes with easy parking and gas about 6% below the national average. Expect routine crosstown drives among Stone Oak, the Medical Center, the North Side, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Fort Sam, and Randolph AFB rather than a walkable hospital-campus commute.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: hellolanding.com Source 2: undergrads.com Source 3: livinginsatx.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: brooksrealestatetx.com

OutdoorsBrackenridge Park's 370-plus acres pack the San Antonio Zoo, Japanese Tea Garden, Witte Museum, the city's oldest municipal golf course, trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, birding, and a miniature railway. The River Walk and Mission Reach are used for jogs and bikes; Leon Creek Greenway is a named bike-trail network. Weekends go to Government Canyon, Friedrich Wilderness, Eisenhower Park, Canyon Lake, and New Braunfels' Guadalupe and Comal rivers; the five Spanish missions sit on a 7.7-mile stretch, and the Gulf beach is about a two-hour drive. Six Flags Fiesta Texas is the big family outdoor park.

Brackenridge Park's 370-plus acres pack the San Antonio Zoo, Japanese Tea Garden, Witte Museum, the city's oldest municipal golf course, trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, birding, and a miniature railway. The River Walk and Mission Reach are used for jogs and bikes; Leon Creek Greenway is a named bike-trail network.

Weekends go to Government Canyon, Friedrich Wilderness, Eisenhower Park, Canyon Lake, and New Braunfels' Guadalupe and Comal rivers; the five Spanish missions sit on a 7.7-mile stretch, and the Gulf beach is about a two-hour drive. Six Flags Fiesta Texas is the big family outdoor park.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: hellolanding.com Source 2: visitsanantonio.com Source 3: bloggeratlarge.com Source 4: tourtexas.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: brooksrealestatetx.com

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San Antonio still sells large-metro life at small-metro prices: no state income tax, May 2026 median homes near $260,000, and one-bedrooms around $1,070, with healthcare and Joint Base San Antonio as the job spine. What is distinct is daily Tex-Mex, Fiesta's ten days of parades, Pearl's farmers market and Hotel Emma, and UNESCO missions along Mission Reach. Nurses should assume a car: VIA is thin, I-10/I-35/I-281/Loop 1604 clog at 4-6 p.m., and the Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio, and Fort Sam/Randolph-area facilities sit across a sprawl. Monte Vista, Tobin Hill, and Southtown shorten the core commute; Stone Oak and Alamo Ranch buy newer homes and stronger Northside/Northeast schools; South Side and Converse stretch an $80k-$150k paycheck. Tradeoffs are triple-digit summers, doubled A/C, winter cedar fever, 2%+ property tax plus about $3,500 insurance, flood pockets, and campuses that swing from Boerne and Alamo Heights to struggling Harlandale. Heat and highway time are the price of Brackenridge Park, the greenways, and a genuinely neighborly city.

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As of 2026Source 1: undergrads.com Source 2: livinginsatx.com Source 3: hellolanding.com Source 4: thehonestlocal.com Source 5: brooksrealestatetx.com Source 6: extraspace.com Source 7: bloggeratlarge.com Source 8: visitsanantonio.com

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