Lubbock Heart Hospital
Specialty hospital in Lubbock, TX
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 17, 2026Sources
The short version
Reviews here sketch a small, tight-knit hospital where nurses name the manager and the physicians they work beside rather than a department org chart.
Employer research, Sep 17, 2026
Nurses describe an approachable ER nurse manager and physicians who back the floor during fast triage.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2023-10-22Source: glassdoor.comReviews point to a tight-knit, family-feeling staff culture with a heavy emphasis on patient care quality — useful footing if you are still building speed.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-05-15Source: glassdoor.co.ukA Glassdoor estimate puts Registered Nurse/PACU pay near $71,000 a year, a rough starting point for your own numbers.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
$71,000.00/year
Glassdoor estimate for Registered Nurse/LHSH PACU
As of 2026-09-17
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- Sign-on bonus
$10,000.00
Inpatient nursing full-time RN sign-on bonus at Surgery Partners / Lubbock facility
As of 2026-09-17
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- ER Operations and Management Support
- Staff note an approachable nurse manager, supportive physicians, and rapid emergency triage, though self-scheduling could be handled more equitably.
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As of 2023-10-22Source: glassdoor.com- Workplace Atmosphere
- Nurses highlight a tight-knit family culture with an intense organizational priority on high-quality patient care.
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As of 2026-05-15Source: glassdoor.co.uk- OR Call Demands
- Surgical circulators report extensive on-call requirements, lengthy overnight cases, and limited schedule flexibility once posted.
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As of 2024-02-12Source: glassdoor.co.uk
More review themes
- Executive Turnover and Management
- Feedback mentions interim executive leadership placed by corporate amid financial strains.
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The hard parts
Reviewers mention interim executives placed by corporate during financial strain, and OR circulators report heavy on-call with little flexibility once the schedule posts — ask about both in your interview.
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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 Lubbock, TX
As the healthcare hub anchoring the vast South Plains, Lubbock pairs high-acuity nursing at sprawling regional trauma centers with a cost of living about 9% below the national average. Swap brutal traffic for easy cross-town commutes, expansive West Texas skies, and post-shift evenings exploring the Depot District’s vibrant live-music roots.
Browse roles in Lubbock- Metro price level · Lubbock area
- 9% below the national average
- BEA index 91.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,182/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $60,895/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Lubbock Heart Hospital hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
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Current openings at Lubbock Heart Hospital
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Sources
- glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/Lubbock-Heart-Hospital-Reviews-E885174.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-05-15
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Lubbock-Heart-Hospital-E885174-RVW81165601.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-10-22
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