Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale is recruiting a full-time, night-shift Step Down 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 two free-standing Emergency Departments and an extensive outpatient footprint — that is uncommon for a facility of this scale. The role carries genuine clinical autonomy: you will lead the patient care team, coordinate comprehensive care plans, and function as a resource for less experienced colleagues, all within a collaborative, evidence-based practice environment.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time employment with a well-established regional health system
- Night-shift schedule with consistent, predictable hours
- Access to the full benefits package typical of a large acute care system (health, dental, and vision coverage)
- E-Verify participating employer — candidates requiring work authorization are welcome to inquire
- Supportive professional environment with opportunities to mentor and lead less experienced nursing staff
Practice Highlights
- Dedicated Cardiac Specialty / Step Down Unit — focused acuity with a defined cardiac patient population
- Independent nursing practice using the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Oversight of the patient care team with direct accountability for safety, effectiveness, and patient rights standards
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary care model — you will work alongside physicians, APPs, and allied health professionals to build and execute individualized care plans
- Community-based hospital with urban-level specialty depth, including physical medicine, wound care, sleep center, and advanced imaging services
- Two free-standing Emergency Departments extending the facility's reach across a broad regional catchment
- Outpatient services serving Forney, Mesquite, Sunnyvale, Seagoville, and surrounding communities — strong referral base feeding the inpatient unit
- Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, infection prevention, and patient/family education
- Accurate clinical documentation and protection of patient health information are core expectations of the role
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing preferred
- Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Minimum two years of recent critical care or step-down 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 is a plus
- 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 the lifestyle advantages of a tight-knit community with immediate access to the cultural, dining, sports, and entertainment resources of one of the nation's largest metro areas. The cost of living remains favorable relative to major Texas cities, and the area's strong school districts and family-friendly neighborhoods make it a compelling destination for clinicians at any career stage. Outdoor recreation, lake access, and easy highway connectivity to downtown Dallas round out a quality-of-life profile that is hard to match in a major metro setting.