Saint Luke's Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team. This role spans the full Cath Lab continuum — Holding, procedural support, and Recovery — and serves a patient population ranging from adolescents through geriatrics within a six-hospital health system with more than 120 years of community presence. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates, making this an especially competitive opportunity for RNs with critical care or procedural backgrounds looking to advance in interventional cardiovascular nursing.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- CME and career development support through continuing education opportunities
- 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
- Full Cath Lab scope: RN responsibilities cover Holding, active procedural support, and Recovery phases of care
- Patient population spans adolescents through geriatrics, requiring broad clinical adaptability
- Supervisory accountability for subordinate staff to maintain patient safety standards throughout the care episode
- Part of Baptist Health System — a six-hospital integrated network that also includes 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
- System-wide academic infrastructure supported by the Baptist School of Health Professions, offering ongoing professional development pathways
- Faith-inspired, mission-driven culture with more than 120 years of continuous community service in the San Antonio region
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred
- Minimum one year of experience in critical care, emergency department, or operating room required
- Prior Cardiac Cath Lab or Special Procedures experience strongly preferred
- Active Texas State Registered Nurse license required at time of hire
- 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 if not already AHA-credentialed
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role
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 comparable major 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, world-class dining, the Pearl District, and major professional sports, while also providing easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and lake activities. Highly rated public and private school options, affordable housing, and no state income tax make San Antonio a compelling destination for clinicians relocating from higher cost-of-living markets.