Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a PRN Registered Nurse for Emergency Department coverage across a system that includes six full-service hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital with a pediatric emergency unit, and more than 120 years of community care history. This PRN role offers experienced ED nurses the flexibility of per-diem scheduling within a large, well-resourced health system that supports both adult and pediatric emergency environments. The system's breadth — spanning acute care, oncology, rehabilitation, imaging, and ambulatory services — means genuine clinical variety and a strong professional network for nurses who want it.
Perks and Benefits
- PRN / per-diem employment status with flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility determined by employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities, including access to the Baptist School of Health Professions
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Emergency department coverage within a six-hospital full-service system serving the greater San Antonio metropolitan area
- Dedicated pediatric emergency unit within a specialized children's hospital — distinct from adult ED assignments
- Adult ED and Pediatric ED tracks with differentiated certification requirements, reflecting genuine subspecialty acuity in both environments
- System includes a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, imaging centers, and ambulatory services — broad referral and transfer infrastructure
- More than 120 years of community presence; faith-inspired mission with institutional stability
- Nurse assigned patient cohorts matched to individual competencies, with minimal supervision once orientation is complete
- Orientation period structured to support completion of all required certifications before independent practice
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Active Texas State Registered Nurse license required at time of hire
- No minimum experience required; two or more years in acute care strongly preferred
- Adult ED certification requirements:
- Active BLS (ARC or AHA) on hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required within 60 days
- AHA ACLS required within 60 days of hire or transfer (target: before end of orientation)
- AHA PALS required within 60 days of hire or transfer, except at North Central Baptist Hospital Adult ED (target: before end of orientation)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within 1 year of hire or transfer
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification required within 60 days of hire or transfer
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) preferred
- Pediatric ED certification requirements:
- Active BLS (ARC or AHA) on hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required within 60 days
- AHA PALS required within 60 days of hire or transfer (target: before end of orientation)
- TNCC required within 1 year of hire or transfer
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification required within 60 days of hire or transfer
- ENPC required within 18 months of hire or transfer
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering a low cost of living relative to comparable major cities, a warm climate, and a rich cultural identity rooted in its Spanish colonial and military heritage. The city is home to the River Walk, the Pearl District, world-class dining, and major professional sports, alongside strong public and private school options and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation. For nurses seeking urban amenities, cultural depth, and year-round sunshine without the cost burden of coastal metros, San Antonio is a compelling destination.