<p>Saint Luke's Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a Registered Nurse II for its Medical-Surgical unit — a role within a six-hospital health system with more than 120 years of community care history, a dedicated children's hospital, a comprehensive cancer care network, and a full continuum of acute and ambulatory services. This position offers new graduates a direct entry point into acute care Med/Surg nursing, with a structured onboarding competency framework and a multidisciplinary team environment that supports clinical development from day one.</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 and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities, including in-service training and committee participation</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> <li>Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and employment status</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Medical-Surgical unit within a full-service acute care hospital that is part of a six-hospital regional health system</li> <li>System includes a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, imaging centers, and ambulatory services</li> <li>Nursing care delivered under minimal supervision with patient assignments matched to individual nurse competencies</li> <li>Structured introductory competency period with defined milestones for new hires</li> <li>Rapid Response Team (RRT) integration — nurses are expected to recognize changing patient conditions and activate RRT and chain of command in a timely manner</li> <li>Multidisciplinary team collaboration in care planning, discharge coordination, and patient/family education</li> <li>Adherence to defined standards of care including core measures and chest pain protocol</li> <li>Active participation in Performance Improvement activities and Studer Principles service excellence framework</li> <li>Affiliated with the Baptist School of Health Professions, supporting an academic and professional development culture</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred</li> <li>No prior experience required for Med/Surg placement; 2 years of acute care experience preferred</li> <li>Active Texas State Registered Nurse license required at time of hire</li> <li>Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire (American Red Cross or AHA accepted); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire</li> <li>Competency in patient assessment, care planning, medication calculation and administration, delegation to licensed and unlicensed staff, and discharge planning</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 United States, offering an exceptional combination of affordability, culture, and quality of life. The city is home to the River Walk, a nationally recognized culinary and arts scene, professional sports, and a strong military and healthcare economy. Outdoor recreation, warm weather year-round, and proximity to the Texas Hill Country make San Antonio an attractive destination for clinicians seeking an urban lifestyle without the cost-of-living burden of larger coastal markets.</p>