From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 27, 2026Sources
The short version
One nurse who worked per diem here described the atmosphere as calm and pleasant, which is worth weighing if you want a quieter surgical setting.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2017-09-20Source: indeed.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Onboarding and leadership responsiveness
- A surgical nurse at another campus reported limited orientation and felt shifts were withheld after speaking up about compensation.
Sources
As of 2023-05-04Source: indeed.com- Work climate
- A staff nurse highlighted a calm and pleasant workplace atmosphere while working per diem.
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As of 2017-09-20Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
A surgical nurse at another campus reported limited orientation and said shifts dried up after raising pay concerns, so ask directly how many weeks of orientation you get and who schedules you.
Sources
As of 2023-05-04Source: 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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Houston, TX
Anchored by the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, Houston pairs elite clinical opportunity with no state income tax and living costs about 1% below the national average. You’ll navigate intense summer humidity, car-dependent commutes, and a celebrated food scene—just heed local advice: research neighborhood drainage before moving and live close to your hospital.
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- 1% below the national average
- BEA index 98.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,361/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $64,813/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
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Common questions
Does University Surgery Center hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to University Surgery Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at University Surgery Center
- RN
- Day shift
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/University-Surgery-Center/reviews
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