RN Charge ICU Days

Baylor Scott & White Health • Buda, TX

2d

About The Position

The RN Charge oversees patient care, follows nursing regulations, and supports the organization’s priorities and mission. The role involves evaluating patients, identifying nursing diagnoses, developing personalized care plans, and assessing patient responses. The nurse uses clinical judgment to make accurate health assessments consistent with standard practices, reviews nursing procedures and uses research to inform changes, and provides compassionate care that addresses emotional and physical discomfort while supporting healing and reducing distress.

This is a full-time, 3x12 day-shift position at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Buda, on the Main Nursing Unit. The 15-bed unit serves a mixed-acuity population that includes medical-surgical, orthopedics, intermediate care, and critical care patients. Staffing ratios are Med Surg/Tele 1:4/5, Progressive Care/Intermediate Care 1:3, and Intensive Care 1:2. Candidates must have ICU experience and be willing to take medical-surgical, telemetry, or intermediate-care assignments as needed. Leadership experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Completion of an established nursing program.
• At least two years of experience in the field.
• Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• ICU experience.
• Willingness to take medical-surgical, telemetry, or intermediate-care assignments as needed.
• Familiarity with nursing and patient-care protocols and practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care and follow nursing regulations and organizational priorities.
• Evaluate patients, identify nursing diagnoses, create individualized care plans, and assess patient responses.
• Use nursing judgment and reasoning to make accurate health assessments aligned with standard practices.
• Review nursing procedures and use research to inform changes.
• Address patients’ emotional and physical discomfort with compassionate care that promotes healing and minimizes distress.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed