RN Cardiothoracic Transplant ICU

The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dallas, Texas, is looking for a Registered Nurse for the Cardiothoracic Transplant ICU. The role includes caring for high-acuity post-operative cardiovascular patients and requires at least 1 year of ICU experience. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, competitive pay, and excellent benefits including relocation assistance and a generous 401(k) program.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k) program with company match

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Online continuing education

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year ICU experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Care for post-operative cardiovascular patients, including those with heart and lung transplants.
• Work in a high acuity environment with a 2:1 patient ratio.

Skills

ICU experience

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Description

Join Baylor University Medical Center as a Registered Nurse and be part of something better! $10,000 sign‑on bonus available to full‑time candidates with 2 years Acute Care experience. Baylor University Medical Center (Baylor Dallas), part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a major patient care, teaching and research center located in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1903, the hospital opened with 25 beds and has grown to 914 licensed beds; it serves more than 300,000 people each year and is the North Texas flagship hospital of Baylor Scott & White Health.

Baylor Dallas is honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" for 29 consecutive years, with similar designations from Newsweek and Becker's Healthcare, and has been ranked in the Top 20 U.S. Major Teaching Hospitals for two consecutive years by Watson Health. In 2018, Baylor Dallas achieved its fourth consecutive accreditation in the Magnet Recognition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Why Baylor Scott & White Health

• We empower each other to create healthier communities and deliver safe and high‑quality care across the state of Texas.
• With more than 52 hospitals, 800 access points, a quality health plan and an award‑winning research institute, you’ll enjoy endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare.
• As the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, we have the resources to offer a variety of career opportunities.
• The nursing team challenges each other to innovate, to constantly raise the bar and to never settle.

Cardiothoracic Transplant ICU Opportunities

• Patient Population: Post‑Operative Cardiovascular Patients, Post‑Operative Thoracic Patients, Heart and Lung Transplants, Advanced Heart Failure Patients, and Supportive Devices.
• Patient Population Ratio: 2:1.
• Department Specifics: 24 beds, high acuity patients, fast‑paced environment, endless learning opportunities, exposure to multiple devices and technology, continuous growth.
• Open Statuses: Full Time.
• Open Shifts: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am Nights.

Benefits for Registered Nurses

• Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.
• Attractive relocation assistance for full‑time candidates.
• Excellent benefits: generous 401(k) program with company match, vacation and paid time off (PTO), tuition assistance, immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, and wellness programs.
• A strong shared governance model featuring unit‑based councils that empower nurses and improve patient outcomes.
• Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.
• A strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership.
• A spirit of inquiry and innovation that promotes evidence‑based practice, research and innovations in nursing practice.
• A healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter‑professional collaboration and professional competencies to meet the needs of patients.

Registered Nurse Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• License/Certification: RN – Registered Nurse (minimum 1 year ICU experience).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required within 30 days of hire.