Location: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda

Position: Perioperative Float RN- Day Surgery

Status/Shift: Full-time, Day Shift, 7:30am - 4:00pm 

Join our dynamic Day Surgery team at Baylor Scott & White Buda Medical Center where no two days are the same! This Monday–Friday position offers a 7:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. with flexibility based on department needs. The role includes an on-call requirement of 6–8 days, which includes a weekend rotation (Friday–Sunday) and one major and one minor holiday. Our department features 5 pre-op bays, 3 ORs, 1 endoscopy suite, and 5 PACU bays, supporting a variety of procedures including General Surgery, Podiatry, Orthopedics, Urology, and Sports Medicine.

This role functions as a cross-trained Float RN supporting multiple perioperative areas, including Pre-Op, PACU, Endoscopy, and Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), with primary focus on Pre-Op, PACU, and Endoscopy. This position is ideal for a nurse seeking flexibility within perioperative services and the opportunity to gain experience across multiple specialties in a small hospital environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong critical care background, with PACU experience preferred, and demonstrate reliability, collaboration, and alignment with a small, close-knit team culture at Baylor Scott & White Health in Buda, Texas. This individual must be comfortable managing shifting priorities and understand the importance of cross-coverage in a resource-conscious setting.

This role offers the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills across perioperative areas while supporting a strong team environment and work–life balance. Candidates will participate in peer interviews with representatives from each service area to discuss role expectations and team fit.

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• 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 upon position type and/or level.

As a Procedural Registered Nurse, work as a licensed professional using the nursing practice model to oversee patient care. Responsibilities include assessing patients, identifying nursing diagnoses, and developing personalized care plans. Regularly assess patient responses. Contributions help patients navigate healthcare safely by understanding their needs and the system. This prevents complications and delays. Delegate tasks based on Texas nursing laws, patient conditions, and staff skills.

• As a Procedural Registered Nurse, use careful clinical judgment. Assess patients and prioritize their needs. Create and adjust care plans for better results.
• You will assess your nursing practices to ensure quality and effectiveness. This may involve tracking indicators, making changes based on research, and joining quality improvement initiatives.
• You'll help teach patients and staff. Education will be integrated into care at all levels.
• In systems thinking, you will use strategies and resources to solve problems for patients, families, and staff.
• Finally, your professionalism enhances nursing practice and work environment. Contribute to decision-making, recognize others' contributions meaningfully.

• Having an in-depth understanding of nursing as well as patient care standards and procedures is crucial.
• Understanding legal, regulatory, and professional standards is important in every profession. Certification and accreditation requirements are also crucial. Familiarity with departmental policies is vital.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are of utmost importance.
• A knack for addressing problems with critical thinking is essential.
• It is necessary to monitor patients' health and communicate changes efficiently to nursing staff and healthcare providers.
• Lastly, giving top-notch, patient-centered care that honors patient diversity is essential. It uses the nursing process and follows nursing standards.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• Accredited program or (2) two years minimum, required for this position.
• A major focus or specialization in Nursing.
• Ideally, some relevant professional experience, though less than a (1) one year would suffice.
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within (30) thirty days of hire or transfer.