Dallas Regional Medical Center

Community hospital in Mesquite, TX

202 beds
Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 12 roles
Hiring days and nights

Dallas Regional Medical Center workplace

From 30 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources

The short version

You would be joining a 202-bed acute care hospital in Mesquite that has been part of Prime Healthcare since 2015. It is the only trauma center within 13 miles, runs a 24/7 emergency department that was the first accredited geriatric ER in Dallas County, and holds certified stroke and accredited chest pain designations.

Employer research, Jul 28, 2026

You would work at the only trauma center within 13 miles, with a geriatric-accredited ER, certified stroke center, and accredited chest pain center under one roof.
For experienced nurses
Sources
As of 2026Source 1: dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com Source 2: allnurses.com
Texas has no state income tax and is a compact-license state, and Mesquite is often described as a cheaper place to live than other parts of Dallas.
If you are moving here
Sources
As of 2026Source: primehealthcare.com
Colleagues describe strong camaraderie and a family-like atmosphere among nurses and doctors.
For experienced nurses
Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.co.in

Who it fits

Best fit

L&D and ER nurses: 14 of 30 roles

Nursing here

Career development

Prime Healthcare promotes leadership from within and culture of education for nurses

Dallas Regional Medical Center · employer research

Sources

As of 2026Source 1: dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com Source 2: primehealthcare.com

Scheduling

Flexible hours valued by employees; 12-hour night shifts 7pm-7am ICU; weekend RN PCU roles; day and night shifts available

Dallas Regional Medical Center · employer research

Sources

As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

Published pay and benefits

Hourly pay

ICU RN current employee stated pay is low for the area

As of 2021-12-01

Sources

Source: glassdoor.co.in

Benefits

Glassdoor AI summary notes low pay as a common employee frustration

As of 2026

Sources

Source: glassdoor.com

Units hiring now

L&DDays 5 · Nights 410 open
Only Labor and Delivery Unit in the area; hospital hosting L&D RN recruiting events.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: instagram.com
ERDays 2 · Nights 24 open
TeleDays 2 · Nights 24 open
ORDays 33 open
StepdownRotating 2 · Nights 13 open
ICUNights 11 open
Full-time nights ICU RN role; 12-hour shifts 7pm-7am; monitors vitals, O2, IV fluids.
Sources
Source location unconfirmed
Med surgNights 11 open
Per diem night-shift Registered Nurse Med/Surg posting in Mesquite TX 75149.
Sources
Source location unconfirmed
Nursery1 open
Wound care1 open
PCU
Weekend RN PCU posting under Prime Healthcare / Dallas Regional Medical Center.
Sources
Source location unconfirmed
ED
Only Trauma Center for 13 miles; 24/7 emergency care; geriatric-accredited ED.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com
Hospital-wide
CMS staffing grade C; RN per bed 0.79; HPPD nursing 8.1; 136 RNs, 21 LPN/LVN.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.com

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Camaraderie and peer support: Staff describe strong camaraderie and family-like supportive atmosphere among colleagues and doctors.; Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.co.in
Low pay: Multiple employees cite low pay for the area and limited advancement as frustrations.; Sources
As of 2021-12-01Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.co.in
Understaffing and workload: Employees report understaffing and heavy workloads especially during busy periods.; Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

More review themes

Management accountability: Friendly staff appreciated but management seen as lacking role understanding and accountability, hurting morale.; Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
ER reputation: Community posts call the ER among the worst in DFW and cite a labor patient ignored by a nurse.; Sources
As of 2025Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: reddit.com
Overall Glassdoor rating: 3.4 overall from 24 reviews; 41% would recommend; 36% positive business outlook.; Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Nurse communication patient scores: Patient nurse-communication rating 2.0; about 68-75% positive on respect, listening, explanations (454 surveys).; Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com

The hard parts

Employees repeatedly cite low pay for the area, understaffing, and heavy workloads as ongoing frustrations.
Sources
As of 2021-12-01 · 2026Source 1: glassdoor.co.in Source 2: glassdoor.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 Mesquite, TX

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Mesquite bypasses the steep housing premiums of Plano, Allen, and Frisco. Relocating nurses can settle into garden-style rentals averaging $1,061 or buy homes averaging $272,940—far below the national median. It’s an accessible, unpretentious base where clinical paychecks translate directly into attainable homeownership without North Texas price inflation.

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State price level · Texas: 3% below the national average; State index 97.1 (100 = national)

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

Common questions

Does Dallas Regional Medical Center hire new grads?

9 of 30 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on 12 of 30 roles, up to $20,000.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 27 roles with a stated shift, 14 are day shifts, 11 are night shifts and 2 are rotating shifts.

Which units are hiring?

L&D (10), ER (4), tele (4), OR (3) and more.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Dallas Regional Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.