RN Acute Care Seasonal Days

Baylor Scott & White Health•McKinney, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - McKinney as a Registered Nurse and be part of something better! Our McKinney nursing teams serve a very fast-paced, high-volume environment with consistently strong patient census and acuity. This is a full-time seasonal position with a 13-week contract, requiring three 12-hour shifts per week (excluding the first week of orientation). A $1,500 completion bonus is offered for meeting minimum productive time. Eligible for shift differentials: $3.50 for evenings, $5 for nights, and $6 for weekends, which are stackable. The first week involves Monday-Friday orientation. Although this is a short-term assignment, you will be a Baylor employee. The goal is for successful seasonal employees to convert to a regular Full-time, Part-time, or PRN role after the contract concludes. The Acute Care Unit (ACU) is a fast-paced environment with high acuity patients. The ACU leadership team fosters an environment that supports learning, mentoring, and building every team member. The patient population includes General Adult Medical-Surgical and Telemetry patients. The department is a Magnet facility with over 80% BSN-prepared nurses, a strong practice council, and offers reimbursement for nursing certifications. There are free charge nurses, dedicated unit supervisors for day and night shifts, and opportunities for skill advancement and growth, with great collaboration across disciplines and wonderful inter-department teamwork.

Requirements

Min of 2.5 yr. Acute Care/ Med Surg Tele hospital experience
A degree from a recognized nursing program
A valid Registered Nurse license
The ability to obtain a Basic Life Support certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive knowledge of standards and procedures in nursing and patient care.
Effective communication skills to articulate thoughts clearly and interact with diverse groups of people.
Proficient problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills to provide quality patient care.
Flexibility and excellent communication for sharing changes in patient health conditions promptly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Manage patient care.
Evaluate, recognize, and implement care plans.
Monitor patient progress.
Use expertise to understand patient needs and the healthcare environment.
Conduct thorough assessments following practice standards using good judgment and clinical reasoning.
Identify patient and family needs, then develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans accordingly, making adjustments as needed.
Create safe, therapeutic environments for patients, families, and staff.
Manage emotional and physical pain to promote recovery and prevent unnecessary suffering.