RN Trauma Ortho PCU

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Belton
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Memorial Hospital in Temple, TX, part of Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse to join our Ortho Trauma Progressive Care Unit (5 South). The #1 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.Schedule: Full Time - Days - 36 hours per weekUnit SummaryThis is a 35-bed monitored nursing unit that provides the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients ranging from adults to Geriatrics. The conditions that are within the scope of service include the following but are not limited to:

• Traumatic Complex Fractures
• Elective Joint Replacements - Rapid Recovery Program
• Sports Injuries
• Spinal Deformities
• Hip Fractures
• Compression Fractures
• Pelvic Fractures
• Skeletal Malformations and Abnormalities
• Amputations and Prosthesis
• Medical Surgical patients including those requiring Telemetry
• Elective Plastic surgery
• Tracheotomy Care and (Maintenance and support)-a Registered Nurse on this floor will develop top notch skills with Trach care compared to anywhere else in the hospital.BenefitsOur 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%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • PTO accrual beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or levelBaylor Scott & White Health Registered Nurses Enjoy
    • Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.
    • Attractive Relocation Assistance for full-time candidates.
    • 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 to drive nursing practice throughout Baylor Scott & White Health.
    • 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 to provide safe passage and quality outcomes at every encounter.Why Baylor Scott & White HealthAt 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. At Baylor Scott and White Health, you'll be joining a team that's committed to better. Because better never settles. And neither should you.As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health has the resources to offer a variety of career opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals.The Baylor Scott & White Health nursing team challenges each other to innovate, to constantly raise the bar and to never settle. Every day, our diverse group of team members bring unique talents, a passion for innovation and a deep Commitment to those we serve. #featuredjob722Qualifications
      • Grad of an Accredited Program
      • Specialized field of study should be nursing.
      • A current and valid nursing license.
      • Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.

Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Pflugerville , RN Trauma Ortho PCU, Healthcare , Belton, Texas