<p>Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) for its Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This is a strong entry point into acute care nursing within a faith-inspired, multi-hospital health system with more than 120 years of community presence. New graduates are welcomed, and the role is structured to build competency through a defined orientation period with clear certification milestones. San Antonio's cost of living, culture, and climate make it one of the most livable large cities in Texas.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $7,500, based on experience</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); 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>Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting — intermediate acuity bridging med/surg and critical care, with telemetry monitoring</li> <li>Patient assignments matched to nurse competencies, with structured introductory period and competency validation</li> <li>Part of a six-hospital full-service system that also includes a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit</li> <li>System-wide comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory services</li> <li>AHA ACLS required within 60 days of hire — reflects the telemetry and intermediate-acuity scope of the PCU</li> <li>Access to a broad interdisciplinary team including a physician network and subspecialty services across the Baptist Health System</li> <li>Faith-inspired mission with more than 120 years of continuous community care in San Antonio</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred</li> <li>No prior experience required — new graduates are eligible and encouraged to apply</li> <li>Prior acute care experience in med/surg, telemetry, or ICU is preferred but not mandatory</li> <li>Active Texas State Registered Nurse license required at time of hire</li> <li>Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required on hire (ARC or AHA); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS specifically required within 60 days of hire</li> <li>AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into the PCU/telemetry role, and should be completed before the end of the orientation period</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and one of Texas's most culturally rich destinations, offering a blend of deep history, vibrant food and arts scenes, and year-round warm weather. The city is home to the River Walk, the Alamo, and a thriving medical corridor anchored by the South Texas Medical Center. Cost of living remains well below the national average for a major metro, and Texas has no state income tax — a meaningful financial advantage for nurses at any career stage. Outdoor recreation, professional sports, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country round out a lifestyle that appeals to both new graduates and experienced clinicians looking to plant roots.</p>