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Baylor Scott White Health
RN Neuro PCU Days
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What they do
A PCU or Stepdown Registered Nurse cares for hospital patients who need close monitoring but not intensive care. Works in a hospital unit typically called Progressive Care Unit or Stepdown Unit. Monitors life signs and medications for patients who are progressing from more critical to less critical care. Works under the supervision of a physician, as part of a hospital nursing team.
$83,173 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the state of Texas. With total assets of $9 billion and serving a population larger than the state of Virginia, we have the vision and resources to provide our patients with continued quality care while creating a model system for a dramatically changing health care environment. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, Baylor Scott & White Health stands to be one of the nation's exemplary health care organizations.
What we need:
We're currently seeking full-time experienced Registered Nurses to join our team at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas; The #1 one city in the nation for Nursing opportunities and advancement! Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin.Location:
Temple, TX - Full-Time 36 hours/week - Days 7am-7pm Why Neuro PCU? This 38-bed telemetry monitored nursing unit provides the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients. As a Neuro PCU RN, no two days are alike. Staff on this unit practice within the team nursing model and consider teamwork our greatest strength in providing safe, quality, and compassionate patient care.This unit includes:
- 4 Bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
- Award winning Comprehensive Stroke Center certified through Joint Commission The conditions that are primarily of service for our Neuro PCU include:
- Hemicraniectomy
- Aneurysm Clip and Coils
- Glioblastomas
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- TIA
- Stroke - Hemorrhagic and Ischemic
- Neurosurgery
- Seizures
- Brain Mass Benefits Our competitive benefits package includes the following: Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Fully Funded Tuition and Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Baylor Scott & White Health Registered Nurses Enjoy Competitive pay including an RN Incentive Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.
Ideal Candidate:
- Graduate of RN School of Nursing
- ADN required; BSN preferred
- Must be licensed to practice professional nursing by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
- Preferred 12-18 Months of RN experience, Acute Care or Hospital setting preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.
- Functions competently and effectively under pressure and emergency situations Qualifications Grad of an Accredited Program Specialized field of study should be nursing.