RN Renal Transplant Nights

About the Role

Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, TX, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Progressive Care Unit, specializing in Renal Transplant, Urology, Peritoneal Dialysis, Pulmonary HTN, and more. Our hospital is ranked #1 in the United States on the 2023 Fortune/PINC AI Top 100 Hospitals list and is a Magnet® designated facility, signifying nursing excellence. The Temple Memorial campus is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. It is also one of eight nationally accredited Pulmonary Hypertension Centers in Texas.

Schedule

Full Time - 36 hours per week - Nights 7pm-7am

Location

Temple, TX

Unit Summary

STC 3 is a 35-bed monitored hospital unit caring for patients ranging from young adults to geriatrics. Our diverse patient population includes:

• Complex urology patients
• Pulmonary hypertension patients
• Kidney and pancreas transplant patients
• Peritoneal dialysis patients
• Radioactive implant cases

STC 3 is the only unit in the hospital performing peritoneal dialysis and is equipped with lead-lined rooms for patients receiving radioactive therapies.

Responsibilities

As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will gain hands-on experience and specialized skills in:

• Peritoneal Dialysis management
• Epidural Continuous Bladder Irrigation
• Nephrostomy and Urostomy care
• Complex urinary catheter insertions and care
• Suprapubic catheter insertion and care
• Fistula access

You will also have the opportunity to train in ultrasound-guided IV insertion, expanding your clinical expertise and contributing to exceptional patient outcomes.

Professional Growth

Nurses on our unit are eligible to pursue up to five nationally recognized certifications:

• Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN)
• Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN)
• Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
• Certified Urology Nurse (CURN)
• Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN)

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.

Additional Perks for Registered Nurses

• Competitive pay, including an RN Bonus Program
• Attractive Relocation Assistance for full-time candidates
• Access to over 4,000 hours of online continuing education
• Strong shared governance model with unit-based councils
• Spirit of inquiry and innovation promoting evidence-based practice and research
• Healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter-professional collaboration

Requirements

• Graduate of an RN School of Nursing (ADN required; BSN preferred)
• Active RN License
• Minimum of 6 months of RN experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire or transfer

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Program in nursing
• RN license
• BLS certification or obtain within 30 days of starting