St. David's South Austin Medical Center

Trauma center in Austin, TX

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New grads welcome on 1 role

St. David's South Austin Medical Center workplace

From 13 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 3, 2026Sources

The short version

St. David's South Austin Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare, St. David's Foundation, and Georgetown Health Foundation.

Employer research, Jul 3, 2026

Who it fits

Best fit

New grads: 1 of 13 roles welcomes new grads

Nursing here

Benefits

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage with many common services at no cost or low copay, prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, free AirMed medical transportation, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and long-term care options.

The hard parts

Fair pay identified by employees as an area for improvement
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Management received the lowest sub-rating at 3.2 out of 5 on Indeed
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Anti-union stance may concern nurses seeking collective representation
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Pay and benefits rated below average at 3.3 out of 5
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026

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 Austin, TX

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Trade stressful commutes for post-shift dips at Barton Springs and paddleboarding Lady Bird Lake. Austin anchors elite clinical facilities like Dell Seton alongside an energetic lifestyle where living costs sit about 2% below the national average. From South Congress breakfast tacos to shaded Mueller trails, you'll build a high-impact nursing career without sacrificing downtime.

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Metro price level · Austin area: 2% below the national average; BEA index 98.1 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,729/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $93,658/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Common questions

Does St. David's South Austin Medical Center hire new grads?

1 of 13 roles welcomes new grads.

Which units are hiring?

ER (2), L&D (2), surgical oncology (2), float pool (1) and more.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to St. David's South Austin Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.