RN - Ortho

Ortho Trauma Registered Nurse

Our orthopedic unit is a fast-paced environment that includes high acuity patients. Are you looking to increase your knowledge base? Our leadership team fosters an environment that supports learning, mentoring, and building every team member. Patient population: majority of patients are elective surgery orthopedic patients, composed of hip and knee replacements as well as some shoulder replacements conducted by 5 separate surgeons.

We also house all hemodynamically stable trauma patients, and the majority of all spinal surgery patients also are housed on our unit. Patient ratios: 1:5. Number of beds: 36. We have a culture of teamwork and growth. We promote our caregivers to constantly go back to school and further their career in any way they prefer. Our team is highly invested in the outcomes of our patients by helping coordinate and teach our weekly pre-operative class.

Why Baylor Scott & White Medical Center– McKinney A Magnet® Recognized Facility, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – McKinney is a 191 bed, fully accredited not for profit hospital providing a broad spectrum of healthcare services to families in McKinney and the surrounding communities. Part of Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not for profit healthcare system in the state of Texas, the hospital offers personalized care and advanced technology on a beautiful with hotel-like amenities and all private rooms.

Services include emergency care, heart and vascular services, orthopedics, oncology, primary care, women's services, and a Level III Neonatal IC with private suites. 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. Excellent benefits including a generous 401(k) program with company match, vacation and paid time off (PTO), tuition assistance, immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy.

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. Baylor Scott & White Health is the most awarded system in Texas, and a Certified Great Place to Work! Consider a career move to Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - McKinney and join our exceptional nursing team committed to something better.

Grad of an Accredited Program. Specialized field of study should be nursing. RN license. Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.