Westover Hills Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a New Graduate or early-career Registered Nurse to join its Telemetry unit — a high-acuity, monitoring-intensive environment within a full-service acute care hospital that is part of a health system with more than 120 years of community presence. This role offers new graduates a structured entry point into acute care nursing with competency-based onboarding, a sign-on bonus opportunity, and a supportive team culture designed to accelerate professional development.
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)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities, including access to the Baptist School of Health Professions
- 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
- Telemetry unit within a full-service acute care hospital — continuous cardiac monitoring environment with a broad medical-surgical acuity spectrum
- Structured competency-based onboarding with a designated introductory period and clearly defined milestones for new graduates
- Nursing care delivered under minimal supervision once competencies are established, with patient assignments matched to nurse skill level
- Part of Baptist Health System — a six-hospital network that 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 physician network and robust subspecialty referral infrastructure supporting complex patient management on the unit
- Active teaching and professional development environment through the Baptist School of Health Professions
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Active Texas State Registered Nurse license required at time of hire
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required at hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire
- No prior acute care experience required for this Telemetry/Med-Surg track — new graduates are welcome
- Two years of acute care experience preferred but not required
- E-Verify participation required; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, offering an exceptional combination of affordability, cultural richness, and quality of life. The city is home to the River Walk, world-class dining, the historic Alamo, and a thriving arts and entertainment scene, alongside highly rated public and private school systems. Westover Hills is a sought-after northwest San Antonio corridor known for its newer infrastructure, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to major highways connecting the broader metro area.