<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus available for qualified 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); 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>Telemetry unit within a full-service acute care hospital — continuous cardiac monitoring environment with a broad medical-surgical acuity spectrum</li> <li>Structured competency-based onboarding with a designated introductory period and clearly defined milestones for new graduates</li> <li>Nursing care delivered under minimal supervision once competencies are established, with patient assignments matched to nurse skill level</li> <li>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</li> <li>System-wide physician network and robust subspecialty referral infrastructure supporting complex patient management on the unit</li> <li>Active teaching and professional development environment through the Baptist School of Health Professions</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 at time of hire</li> <li>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</li> <li>No prior acute care experience required for this Telemetry/Med-Surg track — new graduates are welcome</li> <li>Two years of acute care experience preferred but not required</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 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.</p>