<p>North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a new graduate or early-career Registered Nurse for its Medical-Surgical unit — a role embedded within one of the region's most established health systems, with more than 120 years of community care history. The Baptist Health System spans six full-service hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital with a pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, ambulatory services, and a school of health professions. This is a strong landing point for a new grad RN seeking structured onboarding, a broad patient population, and a clear path for specialty advancement across a large, multi-site system.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus available for qualifying candidates</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities, including access to the Baptist School of Health Professions</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Medical-Surgical unit within a full-service acute care hospital serving the greater San Antonio metropolitan area</li> <li>Nurse provides direct patient care for an assigned patient group, with care assignments matched to individual nurse competencies</li> <li>Practice operates under minimal supervision following completion of the designated introductory competency period</li> <li>System includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, imaging centers, and ambulatory services</li> <li>Broad referral and service catchment across San Antonio and surrounding communities, supported by a large employed physician network</li> <li>Orientation period structured to bring new graduates to full competency; unit-specific certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E.) are supported within defined post-hire timelines</li> <li>Opportunities to transition into specialty units including telemetry, critical care, pediatric ICU, and NICU as competencies develop</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred</li> <li>No prior experience required — new graduates are welcome; two years of acute care experience in med/surg, telemetry, or ICU is preferred</li> <li>Active Texas State Registered Nurse license required at time of hire</li> <li>Active healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required on hire (American Red Cross or AHA); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire</li> <li>AHA ACLS required within 60 days of hire or transfer for nurses placed in adult critical care, telemetry, or interim critical care units; should be completed before the end of the orientation period</li> <li>AHA PALS required within 60 days of hire or transfer for nurses placed in the Pediatric ICU; should be completed before the end of the orientation period</li> <li>AHA NRP required within 60 days of hire or transfer for nurses placed in the NICU</li> <li>S.T.A.B.L.E. certification required for NICU / Level 2 Nursery placement — proof of prior completion accepted, or must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer (renewal not required)</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and one of Texas's most culturally rich metropolitan areas, offering a low cost of living relative to other major U.S. cities, a warm climate, and a deep sense of community rooted in its diverse heritage. The city is home to the River Walk, world-class dining, the San Antonio Spurs, and proximity to the Texas Hill Country — offering hiking, swimming, and wine country within an hour's drive. Highly rated public and private school options, affordable housing, and a robust healthcare economy make San Antonio a compelling long-term destination for nurses at any career stage.</p>