Registered Nurse New Graduate (RN) - Pediatrics

About the role

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse, you will make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work‑life balance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and employment status.

Job Summary

• Provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned based on matching patient needs with nurse competencies.
• Completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• May qualify for a sign‑on bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Preferred education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum experience: None.
• Preferred experience: Two years in acute care and previous clinical nursing experience.
• Required licensure: Current Texas State License for Registered Nurse.
• Required certifications/courses:
  • Active healthcare provider Basic Life Support (ARC or AHA) on hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
  • AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire or transfer (Labor & Delivery); must be completed before end of orientation.
  • AHA NRP within 60 days of hire or transfer (Labor & Delivery or any nurse floated into L&D); must be completed before end of orientation.
  • Fetal Monitoring – L&D and Antepartum:
    • Novice RNs: GNOSIS introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring within 30 days of hire/transfer and AWHONN Intermediate Heart Monitoring within 8 months of L&D orientation.
    • Experienced L&D RNs (>1 yr): AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring on hire or within 90 days.
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. – Level 2 Nursery: proof of prior completion or obtain within 6 months of hire/transfer (renewal not required).
  • AHA PALS within 60 days of hire or transfer (Pediatrics).

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years of history caring for the community and making a positive difference. The system includes six full‑service hospitals, a specialized children’s hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services, and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, the goal is to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.