CVICU RN Nights

About the role

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurses (RN) at Baylor Scott & White Round Rock Medical Center provide care for both CVICU and ICU patients on a 26‑bed mixed acuity unit that includes 6 dedicated CVICU beds, with a primary focus on CVICU patients. Typical patient‑to‑nurse ratios are 1:1 for high acuity patients, 1:2 for general ICU patients, and 1:3 for Intermediate Care (IMC) patients. ICU level patients consist of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and CVICU patients. The facility is a full‑service hospital with over 150 beds, a Level IV Trauma Center, Level II Maternal Designation, and Magnet recognition for nursing excellence. Recent expansions have added a NICU and grown departments such as the Cath Lab, Pharmacy, and Laboratory, offering a wide range of specialties and resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to CVICU and ICU patients according to acuity‑based staffing ratios (1:1 high acuity, 1:2 general ICU, 1:3 IMC).
• Monitor and manage patients ranging from MICU to CVICU levels, including those requiring advanced cardiac interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, high‑quality care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum one year of CVICU RN experience; two years of ICU RN experience preferred.
• Current RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Competitive pay with an RN Bonus Program rewarding exceptional care and improved patient outcomes.
• Attractive relocation assistance for full‑time candidates.
• Excellent benefits eligible on day 1, including health and welfare options.
• Generous 401(k) program with company match up to 5%.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Debt‑free tuition and tuition reimbursement options providing access to many no‑cost and low‑cost degrees and certificates.
• Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.
• Strong shared governance model featuring unit‑based councils that empower nurses.
• System Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority, and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership.
• A spirit of inquiry and innovation promoting evidence‑based practice, research, and innovations in nursing.
• Healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter‑professional collaboration and professional competencies.

Pay

$10,000 sign‑on bonus; competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program that rewards nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.

Schedule

Full‑time position, 3 × 12‑hour shifts; night shift from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.