North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a Registered Nurse II for its Same Day Surgery (SDS) unit — a fast-paced perioperative environment serving a patient population ranging from newborns to geriatric adults across one of the largest faith-based health systems in South Texas. This role offers broad clinical exposure across surgical services, post-anesthesia care, and GI lab settings within a system that includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital, a comprehensive cancer care network, and an affiliated school of health professions. Nurses here practice under minimal supervision with clear pathways for specialty certification and professional advancement.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities, including access to the Baptist School of Health Professions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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
- E-Verify participating employer; eligibility for benefits may vary by employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- Same Day Surgery (SDS) unit within North Central Baptist Hospital — part of a six-hospital full-service system with over 120 years of community care history
- Patient population spans newborn to geriatric, requiring competency across a broad acuity range
- Clinical scope encompasses surgical services, post-anesthesia care (PACU), and GI lab settings
- Pediatric post-anesthesia care responsibilities at designated facilities including North Central Baptist, St. Luke's Baptist, Westover Hills Baptist, and Resolute Baptist Hospital
- System-wide resources include a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory services
- Supported by a large employed physician network and robust ancillary services across the Baptist Health System
- Practice under minimal supervision following established standards; competencies completed within a structured introductory period
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Active Texas State Registered Nurse license required, or current eligibility for Texas state board certification
- No prior experience required; completion of a peri-anesthesia or critical care internship or training course is preferred
- Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire (ARC or AHA); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer for all Surgical Services areas
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer for PACU staff caring for pediatric patients at designated facilities
- Preferred specialty certifications: CNOR (Surgery), CPAN (Post Anesthesia), or SGNA board eligibility or certification (GI Lab)
About the Community
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and one of the most culturally rich metros in Texas, offering a low cost of living relative to other major U.S. cities, a warm climate, and a strong sense of community rooted in deep Hispanic heritage and history. The city is home to the River Walk, the Alamo, world-class dining, and professional sports, alongside highly regarded public and private school systems and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation. San Antonio's robust healthcare ecosystem and no state income tax make it a compelling destination for nurses at any stage of their career.