RN Ortho Trauma PCU

Belton, Texas

This is a 35-bed monitored nursing unit that provides the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients ranging from adults to Geriatrics.

Posted Oct 15 · 2 years of experience

Shift and hours: 36 hours a week Schedule: Full Time - 36 hours per week
Unit and setting: Ortho Trauma Progressive Care Unit (5 South) · Hospital provides the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients ranging from adults to GeriatricsAdults to geriatrics
License: RN licenseActive RN license
Term: Permanent Schedule: Full Time - 36 hours per weekFull time

Do you qualify?

License: Active RN license Active RN License
Certification: BLS within 30 days of hire or transferAfter hire · within 30 days of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) Require or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer
Education: Graduate of RN school of nursing Graduate of RN School of Nursing
Education: ADN ADN required
Education: Graduate of an accredited program EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
Education: Nursing major MAJOR - Nursing
Experience: 2 years of experience EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience

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What it pays

Bonus: RN Bonus Program Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes
Bonus: Relocation assistancefor full-time candidates
Eligibility: Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

Benefits

BenefitsImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefitsImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
Benefits401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition Reimbursement
BenefitsPTO accrual beginning Day 1PTO accrual beginning Day 1
BenefitsRelocation assistance for full-time candidatesAttractive Relocation Assistance for full-time candidates.
BenefitsAccess to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing educationAccess to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.

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401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

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The role and schedule

Patients: Post ICU trauma patients Post ICU trauma patients (serious traumatic injury to 2 or more body systems)
Patients: Elective joint replacements, Rapid Recovery Program Elective Joint Replacements - Rapid Recovery Program
Patients: Amputations and prosthesis patients Amputations and Prosthesis
Patients: Medical/surgical patients, including telemetry Medical/Surgical patients including those requiring Telemetry
Unit size: 35-bed monitored unit This is a 35-bed monitored nursing unit
Hours stated: Full Time - 36 hours a week
Details: 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital
Details: Only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin

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Preceptors and orientation

Residency features hands-on experience and guidance under accomplished, experienced nurse preceptors

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Scheduling

Full-time options include 3x12h shifts (day 6a-6p, night 7p-7a), 4x10h weekday day shifts (5:30a-4p), and 8 or 10-hour shifts with on-call requirements in procedural areas

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Baylor Scott & White Health Medical Center is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse to join our Ortho Trauma Progressive Care Unit (5 South). The #1 city in the nation for Nursing opportunities and advancement. Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin.

Schedule

Full Time - 36 hours per week

Unit Summary

This is a 35-bed monitored nursing unit that provides the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients ranging from adults to Geriatrics. The conditions that are within the scope of service include the following but are not limited to:

Post ICU trauma patients (serious traumatic injury to 2 or more body systems) Complex Plastic reconstructive surgeries (including reconstructive flaps and graft sites, post cancer reconstruction, and trauma related reconstruction) Complex ENT patients including free muscle flaps and neck dissections. Complex ENT reconstructive tracheostomies and laryngectomies Traumatic Complex Fractures and musculoskeletal wounds Elective Joint Replacements – Rapid Recovery Program Sports Injuries Spinal Deformities Complicated Pelvic, Hip, and compression Fractures Skeletal Malformations and Abnormalities Amputations and Prosthesis Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery Medical/Surgical patients including those requiring Telemetry

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

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

Baylor Scott & White Health Registered Nurses Enjoy

Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes. Attractive Relocation Assistance for full-time candidates. A strong shared governance model featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses and improve patient outcomes.

Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development. A strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority, and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership to drive nursing practice throughout Baylor Scott & White Health. A spirit of inquiry and innovation that promotes Evidence-based practice, research, and innovations in nursing practice.

A healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter-professional collaboration and professional competencies to meet the needs of patients to provide safe passage and quality outcomes at every encounter.

Why Baylor Scott & White Health

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we empower each other to create healthier communities and deliver safe and high-quality care across the state of Texas. With more than 52 hospitals, 800 access points, a quality health plan and an award-winning research institute, you’ll enjoy endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare. At Baylor Scott and White Health, you’ll be joining a team that’s committed to better. Because better never settles. And neither should you.

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health has the resources to offer a variety of career opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals.

The Baylor Scott & White Health nursing team challenges each other to innovate, to constantly raise the bar and to never settle. Every day, our diverse group of team members bring unique talents, a passion for innovation and a deep Commitment to those we serve. #featuredjob722

Requirements Of The Ideal Candidate

Graduate of RN School of Nursing
ADN required
Active RN License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Require or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer

Qualifications

EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
MAJOR - Nursing
MAJOR - Nursing
MAJOR - Nursing
EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

What's around it?

In Belton, TX

Belton, TX

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Life in Belton, TX

NeighborhoodsBelton offers distinct residential pockets depending on commute priorities and housing style. Dawson Ranch on the north side features newer master-planned homes with neighborhood pools and trails, situated close to Belton High School with straightforward access to Interstate 35. Three Creeks, on the southwestern periphery, is another popular master-planned community known for newer suburban builds, multi-mile private trail networks, and direct access toward Chalk Ridge Falls. Buyers and renters looking for historic architecture and walkability gravitate toward Downtown Belton near the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor campus. Lakeside options include Morgan's Point Resort and Belton Lake Estates, which offer wooded lots and marina access, while South Belton provides larger half-acre to multi-acre parcels for those seeking rural elbow room.

Belton offers distinct residential pockets depending on commute priorities and housing style. Dawson Ranch on the north side features newer master-planned homes with neighborhood pools and trails, situated close to Belton High School with straightforward access to Interstate 35. Three Creeks, on the southwestern periphery, is another popular master-planned community known for newer suburban builds, multi-mile private trail networks, and direct access toward Chalk Ridge Falls.

Buyers and renters looking for historic architecture and walkability gravitate toward Downtown Belton near the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor campus. Lakeside options include Morgan's Point Resort and Belton Lake Estates, which offer wooded lots and marina access, while South Belton provides larger half-acre to multi-acre parcels for those seeking rural elbow room.

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As of Sep 28, 2026Source 1: lrgrealty.com Source 2: templetxhomes.net Source 3: 10federalstorage.com

Getting aroundNurses working in the region primarily commute via Interstate 35 and Interstate 14. Driving from central Belton to the Baylor Scott & White medical center complex in Temple typically takes 12 to 20 minutes for an 8.3-mile trip during morning shift changes, though drive times do not factor in hospital facility parking walk-up times. Commutes west toward Fort Cavazos run roughly 18 to 24 minutes under normal morning conditions, with gate traffic adding variability. The area is heavily car-dependent, with public transit limited across Bell County.

Nurses working in the region primarily commute via Interstate 35 and Interstate 14. Driving from central Belton to the Baylor Scott & White medical center complex in Temple typically takes 12 to 20 minutes for an 8.3-mile trip during morning shift changes, though drive times do not factor in hospital facility parking walk-up times. Commutes west toward Fort Cavazos run roughly 18 to 24 minutes under normal morning conditions, with gate traffic adding variability.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with public transit limited across Bell County.

Sources

As of Sep 28, 2026Source 1: templetxhomes.net Source 2: 10federalstorage.com

OutdoorsBelton offers an extensive park footprint framed by rolling Central Texas terrain, Nolan Creek, and two major reservoirs: Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, Temple Lake Park, and Dana Peak Park provide shoreline access, boat ramps, and swimming, while Stillhouse Hollow Lake features 58 miles of shoreline, kayak rentals, and a 10-acre wetland popular for birdwatching. On land, Miller Springs Nature Center spans 260 acres with 10 miles of trails and 25 acres of wetlands, complemented by Chalk Ridge Falls Park and downtown green spaces like Yettie Polk Park and Harris Community Park.

Belton offers an extensive park footprint framed by rolling Central Texas terrain, Nolan Creek, and two major reservoirs: Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, Temple Lake Park, and Dana Peak Park provide shoreline access, boat ramps, and swimming, while Stillhouse Hollow Lake features 58 miles of shoreline, kayak rentals, and a 10-acre wetland popular for birdwatching.

On land, Miller Springs Nature Center spans 260 acres with 10 miles of trails and 25 acres of wetlands, complemented by Chalk Ridge Falls Park and downtown green spaces like Yettie Polk Park and Harris Community Park.

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As of Sep 28, 2026Source 1: beltonedc.org Source 2: homecity.com Source 3: militarylivingincentraltexas.com

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Relocation assistance offered for eligible candidates moving 50+ miles from current residence

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Living in Belton

Positioned at the intersection of Interstate 35 and Interstate 14, Belton offers healthcare professionals a relaxed Central Texas small-town base with immediate access to regional employers. Nurses working at the Baylor Scott & White medical center in Temple face an easy 12-to-20-minute drive up I-35, while Fort Cavazos is within an easy half-hour reach to the west. Life here centers around the historic downtown square anchored by the 1884 limestone courthouse, casual creekfront dining at The Gin at Nolan Creek, and morning coffee at Arusha. For outdoor enthusiasts, Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake flank the community, providing boating, shoreline trails at Miller Springs Nature Center, and waterfront gatherings at Chalk Ridge Falls. Housing encompasses walkable historic homes near the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, master-planned neighborhoods like Three Creeks and Dawson Ranch, and lakeside cabins in Morgan's Point Resort. The tradeoff is clear: local homes carry a price premium over neighboring Temple and Killeen, night owl options in town are scarce, and you will rely entirely on a personal vehicle for shopping runs and hospital shifts.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: templetxhomes.net Source 2: 10federalstorage.com Source 3: beltonedc.org Source 4: militarylivingincentraltexas.com

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