Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas
Dallas, TX
3x12 hrs, Nights

Ortho Opportunities
Our Surgical Inpatient units are fast paced units that include high acuity patients. Are you looking to increase your knowledge base? Our Surgical Inpatient leadership team fosters an environment that supports learning, mentoring, and building each team member. 
Patient Population: Ortho patients from PACU, ICU, ED, and direct admits; Total Joint Replacement, Ortho-Oncology, Ortho-Trauma, Advanced Joint Revisions, Limb Salvage/Re-attachment, and Spinal procedures
Patient Ratios: 1: 4-5
Number of Beds: 40
Unit selling points: Ranked 47th in the nation for the Total Joint Replacement according to US News & World Report. Advanced certification unit. Some patients come from all over the country for the Ortho physicians they have. Teamwork environment. Able to learn multiple diagnosis. Able to learn multitude of Ortho diagnosis. Great Ortho team of physicians that love to teach. Advanced Total Hip & Total Knee Replacement Certification through TJC. Dedicated Nurse Practitioners, Orthopedic Residents, and Therapy Team. Flexible self-scheduling process to support life-work balance and staff scheduling committee for autonomy and collaboration. Mobility Training with Physical Therapy tailored to Orthopedic patients
Baylor 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. 
Excellent benefits including a 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 to keep you and your family healthy.  (Note: benefits may vary based on position type and/or level). 
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. 
Registered Nurse Requirements 
At least one year of inpatient hospital RN experience
Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program 
License/Certification  
RN – Registered Nurse 
BLS – Basic Life Support (required within 30 days of hire)