<p>Saint Luke's Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse II for its OB-GYN service line, encompassing Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, and Level 2 Nursery care. This role sits within a 120-year-old health system that includes six full-service hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital with a pediatric emergency unit, and a comprehensive cancer care network — offering genuine depth of institutional support and career mobility. Nurses here work under minimal supervision with a patient assignment model matched to individual competencies, within a faith-inspired, community-anchored mission.</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), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care flexible spending accounts</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities, including structured orientation and specialty certification pathways</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>OB-GYN service line covering Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, and Level 2 Nursery — a full-spectrum perinatal care environment</li> <li>Part of Baptist Health System: six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with dedicated pediatric emergency unit, comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory services</li> <li>Structured orientation period with clearly defined competency milestones and specialty certification timelines</li> <li>Fetal monitoring training pathway: GNOSIS Introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring within 30 days for novice RNs; AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring within 8 months of L&D orientation; AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring required on hire or within 90 days for experienced L&D RNs (more than 1 year of experience)</li> <li>Nurses who float into L&D are required to maintain NRP certification, ensuring cross-trained staff readiness across the perinatal unit</li> <li>Level 2 Nursery designation with S.T.A.B.L.E. certification requirement, reflecting a higher-acuity neonatal care environment</li> <li>Affiliated with the Baptist School of Health Professions, supporting an active academic and professional development culture</li> <li>System-wide physician network and imaging centers provide robust interdisciplinary referral and consultation infrastructure</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</li> <li>Two years of acute care nursing experience preferred; prior clinical nursing experience in OB or L&D is a strong asset</li> <li>Active Healthcare Provider BLS (ARC or AHA) required on hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire</li> <li>AHA ACLS required within 60 days of hire or transfer into Labor & Delivery; completion before end of orientation period is expected</li> <li>AHA NRP required within 60 days of hire or transfer into Labor & Delivery (or for any nurse floated into L&D); completion before end of orientation period is expected</li> <li>S.T.A.B.L.E. certification (Level 2 Nursery) required — proof of prior completion accepted, or must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer; renewal not required</li> <li>AHA PALS required within 60 days of hire or transfer for nurses assigned to Pediatrics</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is one of the most livable large cities in Texas — a metro of more than 2.5 million people that combines a low cost of living relative to other major Texas markets with a rich cultural identity, world-class cuisine, and a strong sense of community rooted in deep historical heritage. The city offers excellent public and private school options, abundant outdoor recreation along the Hill Country corridor, and easy access to Austin approximately 80 miles to the northeast. For nurses seeking urban amenities, a diverse patient population, and the stability of a major regional health system, San Antonio delivers on all fronts.</p>