From 8 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 26, 2026Sources
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5 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery are open to offers and fit your roles.
- Oncology3 roles · 1 who fit
- NICU2 roles · 0 who fit
- CVICU1 role · 4 who fit
- Dermatology1 role · 0 who fit
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The short version
A nurse resident described guaranteed hours during low-census stretches rather than being sent home when the unit is quiet.
For new gradsSources
As of 2022-07-14Source: allnurses.comShift differentials reported for the critical care residency ran $3.00 an hour on second shift and $4.00 on third, with the third-shift rate paying from 10:45pm if you clock out after 3:07am.
For new gradsSources
As of 2022-07-09Source: allnurses.comWeekend work in that same residency carried a $5.50 hourly differential, the largest of the three reported add-ons.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2022-07-09Source: allnurses.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Oncology and NICU nurses: 5 of 8 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 6 of 8 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Dallas
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Shift pay
$3.00
2nd shift differential for critical care residency (clock out after 5:07pm, pays from 2:45pm)
As of 2022-07-09
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- Shift pay
$4.00
3rd shift differential for critical care residency (clock out after 3:07am, pays from 10:45pm)
As of 2022-07-09
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- Shift pay
$5.50
Weekend differential for critical care residency
As of 2022-07-09
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation competitiveness
- Staff note that salaries and wage scales lag behind other regional hospital systems in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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As of 2026-08-02Source: glassdoor.com- Health benefits value
- Nurses appreciate free employee health coverage, though some note family plans cost extra and premiums have climbed.
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- Staffing and workload
- Employees praise strong team cohesion but observe that high patient caseloads and understaffed units create stress.
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As of 2026-04-13Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Hours stability during low census
- A nurse resident reported guaranteed hours without being sent home during low-census periods.
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As of 2022-07-14Source: allnurses.com
The hard parts
Staff reviews say wages here trail other Dallas-Fort Worth hospital systems, and that heavy patient loads on understaffed units make for stressful shifts.
Sources
As of 2026-08-02 · 2026-04-13Source: 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 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 hire new grads?
6 of 8 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 4 are day shifts and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
Oncology (3), NICU (2), CVICU (1), dermatology (1) and more.
How do I apply?
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Current openings at UT Southwestern
- RN
- Department of Ophthalmology
- ADN accepted
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Monday-Friday with 1 remote, work from home day each week
- ADN accepted
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Sources
- allnurses.com/ut-southwestern-nurse-residency-summer-t745305
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2022-07-14
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/UT-Southwestern-Medical-Center-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE121396.0,30_KO31,47.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-08-02
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