Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Telemetry unit — a high-acuity cardiac monitoring environment within a faith-inspired, community-anchored health system that has served the San Antonio region for more than 120 years. The system spans six full-service hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital with a pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, ambulatory services, and its own School of Health Professions — giving telemetry nurses a broad professional ecosystem and genuine pathways for advancement.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- 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 large, multi-hospital academic-affiliated health system serving the greater San Antonio metropolitan area
- Patient assignments matched to nurse competencies, supporting safe, high-quality care delivery
- Practice under minimal supervision with autonomy appropriate to RN licensure and experience level
- System includes six full-service acute care hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with dedicated pediatric emergency unit, and a comprehensive cancer care network
- Access to on-system imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory service lines — broad interdisciplinary collaboration available
- Baptist School of Health Professions on-system — teaching and mentorship opportunities for experienced nurses
- Faith-inspired mission with more than 120 years of continuous community service in San Antonio
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
- No prior experience required; two or more years in acute care preferred, with prior clinical experience in med/surg, telemetry, or ICU particularly valued
- Active Healthcare Provider BLS certification (ARC or AHA) required on hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire if not already AHA-credentialed
- AHA ACLS certification required within 60 days of hire or transfer into the Telemetry role; completion before the end of the orientation period is strongly encouraged
- E-Verify participation required; employment eligibility verification conducted at time of hire
About the Community
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and one of Texas's most culturally rich metropolitan areas, offering a low cost of living relative to other major metros, a warm climate, and a vibrant blend of history, cuisine, and outdoor recreation along the San Antonio River Walk and beyond. The city is home to highly rated public and private school systems, major universities, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country — making it an attractive destination for nurses relocating with families or seeking an active lifestyle. San Antonio's robust healthcare economy and large military presence create a diverse, high-acuity patient population and a strong professional community for clinical nurses at every career stage.