RN LTAC Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC Nights Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital (CCH) Temple, TX

Schedule: Full-Time | Nights | (3) 12-hour shifts

Department: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) / ICU

About Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital

Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital (CCH) offers the best of both worlds—a unique blend of ICU-level care and Med-Surg complexity within one specialized hospital unit. Our teams provide high-acuity, long-term care while building meaningful relationships with patients who typically stay with us longer, allowing for deeper continuity of care.

CCH is truly like a small family. Our interdisciplinary teams know each other well, support one another, and share a common goal: doing what’s best for our patients and for each other. We work hard, support growth, and enjoy what we do—together.

• Ventilator weaning
• Pulmonary and cardiopulmonary diseases
• Complex wound care
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Gastrointestinal diseases
• Postoperative complications
• Kidney disease, including dialysis
• Post-trauma recovery

Average patient length of stay
: 25 days

Unit size: 25 beds

Blended ICU & Med-Surg experience – Manage ventilators, titrated drips, and bedside procedures while also building strong foundational nursing skills

• ICU: 2–3 patients per RN
• Med-Surg: 4–5 patients per RN, with support from non-licensed staff and a unit clerk
• Dedicated wound care team
• 24/7 respiratory therapy support
• Opportunity to grow – Learn and expand your skills on the same team within one hospital setting

• Active RN license (Texas or compact state)
• Passion for caring for medically complex patients
• Desire to grow clinically in a collaborative, close-knit environment

ICU, LTAC, or acute care experience preferred

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

We never settle by constantly striving for better.

We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore your offerings, which may include:

• 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
• Note:
  
  Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.

• As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
• Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
• Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.
• You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members. Empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.
• Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
• You’ll use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth. Contribute to peers’…