CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center

Specialty hospital in Fort Worth, TX

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CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center workplace

From 34 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 8, 2026Sources

The short version

Staff reviews rate culture 4.2 out of 5 and describe a welcoming family feel with teamwork that holds up on the floor.
If you are moving here
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As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: indeed.com
A Fort Worth staff RN credits good patient ratios and competitive pay, which matters when you are still building speed.
For new grads
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As of 2026-09-20Source: glassdoor.com
A new multispecialty clinic opened in Plano in May 2026 covering neurology, endocrinology, surgery, and pulmonology, so pediatric specialty roles are expanding north of Fort Worth.
For experienced nurses
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Source: glassdoor.com

Who it fits

Best fit

LPNs and LVNs: 6 of 34 roles accept an LPN or LVN

Not a fit

New grads: 28 of 34 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Fort Worth

Nursing here

Benefits

The posted Winter Plan assignment on 5 Main adds shift differentials and a completion bonus on top of the listed hourly rate.

Published pay and benefits

Hourly pay

$82.50/hr for RN Winter Plan, 5 Main

As of 2026

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Staffing and patient ratios: A Fort Worth staff RN praised good patient ratios and competitive pay, while a Prosper RN warned of staffing concerns and safety issues.; Sources
As of 2026-09-20Source: glassdoor.com
Workplace culture and support: Staff frequently describe a welcoming family feel and dedicated teamwork, rating culture at 4.2 out of 5 stars.; Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: indeed.com
Management and leadership variation: Reviews highlight supportive unit coordinators, but note management responsiveness varies, with some citing cliques and lack of leadership support.; Sources
As of 2025Source: indeed.com

The hard parts

Reviews split on staffing: one Fort Worth RN praises the ratios while a Prosper RN raises staffing and safety concerns, and management responsiveness is described as varying by unit.
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As of 2026-09-20 · 2025Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: indeed.com

What to ask

How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?

Living in Fort Worth, TX

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Anchored by the Near Southside’s sprawling Medical District, Fort Worth pairs shifts at major hubs like Cook Children's and Harris Methodist with walkable Magnolia Avenue dining. Between historic Stockyards rodeos and the Cultural District’s world-renowned Kimbell Art Museum, daily living costs sit about 3% above the national average—giving nurses big-system clinical depth with unmistakable Texas character.

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Metro price level · Fort Worth area: 3% above the national average; BEA index 103.1 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,509/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $79,507/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center hire new grads?

28 of 34 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 33 roles with a stated shift, 16 are night shifts, 12 are day shifts, 2 are evening shifts, 2 are rotating shifts and 1 is weekends only.

Which units are hiring?

ER (5), NICU (3), urgent care (3), psych (2) and more.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.