RN Seasonal Cardiac PCU Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health • Grapevine, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac PCU. This fast-paced unit cares for high-acuity cardiac and general PCU patients, including pre- and post-cath-lab patients and patients with general heart failure. The unit does not care for stroke or trauma patients. It has 20 beds and is currently operating with 12; patient ratios are 1:3–4 depending on acuity.

This is a seasonal night role with 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for 13 weeks. The first week is a full week of orientation, followed by three 12-hour shifts per week. The Cardiac PCU leadership team supports learning, mentoring, and team development.

As a Seasonal RN, you will follow the nursing model to manage and evaluate patient care, recognize patient needs, create and implement care plans, and monitor patient progress. You will use your expertise to help patients navigate the healthcare system safely and reduce complications. Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of individuals, families, and communities and emphasizes serving faithfully, striving for better, supporting one another, and making an impact.

The role requires a degree from a recognized nursing program or two years of relevant work experience, a valid Registered Nurse license, and the ability to obtain Basic Life Support certification within the first 30 days of employment. Candidates must also have two years of recent Med Surg Tele experience or one year of PCU experience.

Requirements

• A degree from a recognized nursing program or two years of relevant work experience.
• A valid Registered Nurse license.
• Ability to obtain Basic Life Support certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Two years of recent Med Surg Tele experience or one year of PCU experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and patient-care standards and procedures.
• Effective communication skills for clearly articulating thoughts and interacting with diverse groups.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to provide quality patient care.
• Flexibility and excellent communication skills for promptly sharing changes in patient health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments using sound judgment and clinical reasoning in accordance with practice standards.
• Identify patient and family needs and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans, adjusting them as needed.
• Create safe, therapeutic environments for patients, families, and staff.
• Manage emotional and physical pain to promote recovery and prevent unnecessary suffering.
• Manage and evaluate patient care, monitor patient progress, and help patients navigate the healthcare system safely while reducing complications.
• Communicate changes in patients’ health conditions promptly and efficiently.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, subject to position type and level.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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