Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a Registered Nurse II for its Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery setting — a role that spans the full patient age continuum from newborn to geriatric within a six-hospital health system with more than 120 years of community presence. The position operates under minimal supervision, offering experienced nurses meaningful clinical autonomy while remaining embedded in a large, resource-rich academic and community health network that includes a specialized children's hospital, a comprehensive cancer care network, and a dedicated Baptist School of Health Professions.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Career development and continuing education opportunities within the Baptist Health System
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary supplemental benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
- Note: benefit eligibility may vary by employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- Recovery / PACU nursing role within Baptist Medical Center's Surgical Services division — one of six full-service hospitals in the Baptist Health System
- Patient population spans newborn to geriatric, requiring competency across the full age continuum
- Practice environment aligned with peri-anesthesia standards; CPAN board eligibility or certification is preferred, signaling a high-acuity, specialty-focused recovery unit
- Surgical Services context: CNOR-preferred surgical nurses and SGNA-preferred GI Lab nurses also recruited within the same department cluster, indicating a multi-specialty perioperative environment
- System 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 the Baptist School of Health Professions — an on-system educational infrastructure that reinforces ongoing clinical training and professional development
- AHA ACLS required within 60 days for all Surgical Services areas; AHA PALS required within 60 days for PACU nurses specifically — reflecting the unit's critical care-adjacent acuity
- Operates under established Baptist Health System standards and practices with a mission grounded in compassionate, faith-inspired service
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 minimum prior experience required; completion of a peri-anesthesia or critical care internship or training course is preferred
- CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) board eligibility or certification preferred for this PACU role
- Active healthcare provider BLS (ARC or AHA) required at time of hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire
- AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into any Surgical Services role
- AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into the Post Anesthesia Care Unit specifically
- E-Verify participation required; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
About the Community
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and one of the fastest-growing metros in Texas — offering nurses an exceptional combination of urban amenities, cultural richness, and an affordable cost of living relative to other major metros. The city is home to the River Walk, world-class dining, the San Antonio Spurs, and a vibrant arts and music scene, alongside easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation. Families benefit from a wide range of public and private school options, multiple universities, and a strong military and veteran community that shapes the city's welcoming character.