North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a New Graduate Registered Nurse to join its Telemetry unit — a strong entry point into acute care nursing within a faith-inspired, six-hospital health system with more than 120 years of community presence. This role offers structured onboarding with established competency milestones, a supportive team environment, and a sign-on bonus opportunity for qualified candidates.
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
- Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care FSAs
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Telemetry unit within a full-service acute care hospital — continuous cardiac monitoring environment with a broad medical-surgical patient population
- Structured introductory period with established competency milestones designed to support new graduate success
- Nursing care assignments matched to individual nurse competencies, with minimal supervision as proficiency develops
- Part of a six-hospital system 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-affiliated Baptist School of Health Professions supports ongoing professional development and continuing education pathways
- Faith-inspired mission 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) 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 American Heart Association); 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
About the Community
San Antonio is Texas's second-largest city and one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, offering an exceptional quality of life at a cost of living well below comparable major cities. The city is home to a rich cultural heritage, a vibrant culinary and arts scene, the iconic River Walk, and year-round warm weather that supports outdoor recreation. Families benefit from a wide range of public and private school options, and the broader metro provides easy access to the Texas Hill Country, Austin, and the Gulf Coast.