RN Ortho Trauma PCU

We are seeking a Full‑Time Registered Nurse to join our Ortho Trauma Progressive Care Unit (5 South) at Baylor Scott & White Health Medical Center.

Schedule:

Full Time – 36 hours per week.

This 35‑bed monitored nursing unit provides care for a wide variety of patients ranging from adults to geriatrics.

• 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

• 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
• Competitive pay including an RN bonus program, rewarding nurses for exceptional care and improved patient outcomes
• Attractive relocation assistance for full‑time candidates
• 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
• Strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority, and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership
• Spirit of inquiry and innovation that promotes evidence‑based practice, research, and innovation in nursing practice
• Healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter‑professional collaboration and professional competencies

• Graduate of an RN school of nursing
• ADN required
• Active RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required or within 30 days of hire or transfer

• Education – Graduate of an accredited program
• Major – Nursing
• Experience – 2 years of experience

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With more than 52 hospitals and 800 access points, our network offers a broad range of career opportunities and the chance to make a lasting impact on patient care.