<p>Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) for its Medical-Surgical unit — part of a six-hospital health system with more than 120 years of community presence. This is an ideal entry point for a newly licensed RN seeking structured onboarding, a broad acute-care patient population, and a large integrated system that supports long-term career advancement. A sign-on bonus may be available for qualified candidates.</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) and 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 assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Medical-Surgical unit within a full-service acute care hospital serving a broad inpatient population</li> <li>New graduates accepted — no prior acute care experience required for the Med/Surg track</li> <li>Competency-based onboarding with established milestones completed within a designated introductory period</li> <li>Nursing care delivered under minimal supervision, with patient assignments matched to individual nurse competencies</li> <li>Part of a system that includes six full-service hospitals, 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</li> <li>System-wide physician network and robust referral infrastructure supporting complex patient acuity</li> <li>Faith-inspired mission with more than 120 years of continuous community service in the San Antonio region</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred</li> <li>Active Texas State Registered Nurse license required (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>No prior experience required for the Med/Surg track; 2 years of acute care experience preferred</li> <li>BLS certification required — must be obtained through an American Heart Association-approved Training Center or the Military Training Network</li> <li>E-Verify participation required; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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 heritage rooted in Spanish colonial and Texas frontier history. 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. Strong public and private school options, diverse neighborhoods, and no state income tax make San Antonio a compelling destination for clinicians at any career stage.</p>