<p>Westover Hills Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a New Graduate Registered Nurse to join its Telemetry unit — part of a six-hospital health system with more than 120 years of community care history. This role is structured to support nurses entering acute care, with a defined orientation period, required certification pathways, and a team environment built around professional development and patient-centered practice. San Antonio's cost of living, culture, and size make it one of the most livable large cities in Texas for clinicians at any career stage.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <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) and both healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities within a large multi-hospital system</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and 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 exposure to med/surg and step-down acuity</li> <li>AHA ACLS certification required within 60 days of hire, supporting a structured clinical competency ramp-up during orientation</li> <li>Nursing care assignments matched to individual nurse competencies under a minimal-supervision model — appropriate for new graduates building autonomy</li> <li>Part of Baptist Health System: six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, ambulatory services, and the Baptist School of Health Professions</li> <li>System-wide referral network and subspecialty depth provide exposure to a broad patient population across the San Antonio region</li> <li>More than 120 years of community presence with an established culture of faith-inspired, compassionate service</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>No prior experience required; two years of acute care experience in med/surg, telemetry, or ICU is preferred</li> <li>Active Healthcare Provider BLS (American Red Cross or AHA) required on hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire</li> <li>AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into the Telemetry role; completion before the end of the orientation period is strongly encouraged</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the most affordable major metros in the country, offering a compelling combination of low cost of living, rich cultural heritage, and year-round outdoor activity. The city is home to the River Walk, the Pearl District, world-class dining, and a thriving arts scene, alongside easy access to the Texas Hill Country for hiking, cycling, and weekend escapes. Highly rated public and private school options, a strong military and healthcare economy, and no state income tax make San Antonio a particularly attractive destination for nurses planting long-term roots.</p>