• RN Newborn Transition Nurse

    Baylor Scott & White Health (Irving, TX)


    20,000 Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance available for eligible candidates

     

    _External candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years of RN experience to qualify for the Sign-On Bonus. Relocation assistance is available for candidates moving 50+ miles from their current residence._

    Overview:

    MUST have 2 years of either Mom Baby or NICU newborn transition experience

     

    Shift - FT/Nights | Three 12hr shifts per week with rotating weekends | 7p- 7a

     

    The Baby Transition Nurse is responsible for providing immediate specialized care to newborns during the critical transition period after birth. Working closely with obstetric and neonatal teams, this nurse ensures safe stabilization of the infant, performs necessary assessments, and provides family-centered support during the first hours of life.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Attend deliveries (vaginal and cesarean) to assume responsibility for newborn transition and stabilization.

    + Perform comprehensive newborn assessments, including Apgar scoring, vital signs, and initial physical examination.

    + Initiate thermoregulation measures, airway clearance, oxygenation, and circulation support as needed.

    + Provide skilled resuscitation in accordance with Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) guidelines if required.

    + Administer prescribed medications, immunizations, and prophylactic treatments (e.g., Vitamin K, erythromycin).

    + Support initiation of breastfeeding and parent–infant bonding immediately after birth.

    + Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, obstetric providers, and anesthesia teams to ensure optimal outcomes.

    + Recognize signs of neonatal distress and escalate care promptly, including transfer to NICU when indicated.

    + Document assessments, interventions, and education accurately in the medical record.

    + Educate and support parents in newborn care, feeding, and safe practices during the immediate postpartum period.

    Qualifications:

    + **Education** : Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program

    + **Licensure** : Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

    + **Experience:** Minimum two years experience in normal newborn nursery care or NICU.

    + **Certifications** :

    + Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association

    + Neonatal Resuscitation Program

    + **Other:** Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making skills. Compassionate approach with emphasis on family-centered care.

    + **Physical requirements/demands** : Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

    Registered Nurse Requirements

    • 2 years of experience in Mother/Baby, Newborn Nursery Care, or NICU

    • Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program

    • License/Certification

    o RN – Registered Nurse

    o BLS – Basic Life Support (required within 30 days of hire)

     

    As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.