UT Southwestern Medical Center
Academic medical center in Dallas, TX
- $82k–$112k/yr posted pay across 5 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 1 role
- Hiring days and weekends only
From 15 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 4, 2026Sources
The short version
UT Southwestern Medical Center is a premier academic medical center located in Dallas, Texas.
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: 11 of 15 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Dallas
Nursing here
Benefits
Based on job postings, UT Southwestern offers competitive sign-on bonuses for experienced nurses (e.g., $20,000 for ED RNs with 3+ years of experience, paid in three installments at 6, 12, and 18 months). The organization describes a rewards package designed to support professional growth and work-life balance.
The hard parts
Sign-on bonuses are paid in installments over 18 months (at 6, 12, and 18 months) rather than as a lump sum
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Sign-on bonus eligibility requires specific experience qualifications (3+ years in comparable high-volume setting), limiting access for newer nurses
Employer research, Jul 4, 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 Dallas, TX
Relocating to Dallas pairs major clinical opportunities with living costs about 3% above the national average. In the Medical District, you can simplify your shift commute immediately: communities like Inwood Station participate in Essential Living reduced rents for qualifying nurses, locking in affordable housing right beside the city's premier hospital systems.
Browse roles in Dallas- Metro price level · Dallas area
- 3% above the national average
- BEA index 103.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,472/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $70,518/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does UT Southwestern Medical Center hire new grads?
11 of 15 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 15 roles, up to $20,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts and 1 is weekends only.
Which units are hiring?
ER (2), dermatology (1), ICU (1), med surg (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to UT Southwestern Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – PRN
Posted 2 weeks ago
- CRNA
- Per diem
- RN
- Monday – Friday – 8 hour shifts (no weekends)
- Compact license OK
- RN
- 4 – 10 hour shifts: every other weekend and two weekday shifts
- Compact license OK
- RN
- ED Inpatient
- Compact license OK
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Multidisciplinary Pain Clinic
- ADN accepted
Utilization Review Nurse PRN
$104,000/year
- RN
- Requires flexible, PRN availability Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
- Per diem
- RN
- M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm
- Tuition reimbursement
Clinical Educator - NPD - Cardiology/Critical Care
$112,000/year
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, Up to 20K Bonus
From $81,515/year
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
Sources
- utsouthwestern.edu
Employer website
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