Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale is recruiting a full-time, night-shift ICU Registered Nurse to join its Cardiac Specialty Unit in Sunnyvale, TX. This community-based hospital punches well above its size class, offering a breadth of specialty services — including cardiac care — that is uncommon for a facility of this footprint. The position carries genuine clinical autonomy, a collaborative interdisciplinary care model, and direct access to a robust outpatient network serving the eastern Dallas-Fort Worth corridor.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time, permanent employment with a major regional health system
- Night-shift schedule with consistent, predictable hours
- Access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits typical of a large acute care employer
- Retirement savings plan participation
- E-Verify compliant employer with equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation commitments
Practice Highlights
- Cardiac Specialty Unit ICU — focused critical care environment with cardiac acuity and subspecialty depth uncommon for a community hospital
- Independent nursing practice within a collaborative interdisciplinary team; RN oversees the patient care team and coordinates the full care plan
- Evidence-based practice model: nursing process drives assessment, prescription, delegation, and coordination of care
- Strong patient advocacy culture — RN is accountable for safety, effectiveness, and patient rights standards and is empowered to resolve ethical and clinical concerns
- Robust outpatient services footprint supporting inpatient referrals: physical medicine, wound care, sleep center, and diagnostic imaging
- Two free-standing Emergency Departments extending the facility's reach into the surrounding communities
- Service catchment spans Sunnyvale, Forney, Mesquite, Seagoville, and multiple surrounding eastern DFW communities
- Teaching and mentorship component — experienced RNs serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues and may lead unit-level projects
- Accurate clinical documentation and strict infection prevention protocols are core operational standards
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (required); Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing preferred
- Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license (required)
- Minimum two years of recent critical care (ICU) experience required
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- CCRN certification preferred
- Proficiency in English (verbal and written) required; additional language fluency preferred
- Basic computer competency required for clinical documentation and EMR use
About the Community
Sunnyvale is a growing suburb situated in the eastern Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, offering residents a small-town feel with immediate access to one of the nation's largest and most economically dynamic metro areas. The area features a relatively low cost of living compared to urban DFW, strong public schools, and easy proximity to the cultural, dining, sports, and entertainment amenities of Dallas. Outdoor recreation, lake access, and family-friendly neighborhoods make Sunnyvale a compelling destination for clinicians seeking suburban quality of life without sacrificing career opportunity.