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Medical City Decatur
Community Hospital
You would be walking into a 150-bed acute care hospital at 609 Medical Center Drive in Decatur, a northwest DFW campus that opened in 1974, grew as Wise Regional, and joined Medical City Healthcare (HCA) in 2023 as a campus…
Meda Health is looking for a Med Surg RN to work a travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting. Must have at least two years of experience, state licensure and BLS (at minimum). 13 week travel assignment. 12 Hour Night Shift, 3 shifts per week. Start Date 03/16/2026, End Date 06/15/2026. Float Required: Yes. Call Required: No.
Neighborhoods+Decatur offers a mix of established residential pockets within walking distance of the historic town square and wide-open acreage properties sprawling into greater Wise County. Residential streets near Decatur City Park and Carson Elementary feature traditional mid-century and single-family homes, while corridors along Melba Doyle Park Road and Big Sky Road transition into larger rural lots and ranches that appeal to those wanting open skies and private acreage.
Decatur offers a mix of established residential pockets within walking distance of the historic town square and wide-open acreage properties sprawling into greater Wise County. Residential streets near Decatur City Park and Carson Elementary feature traditional mid-century and single-family homes, while corridors along Melba Doyle Park Road and Big Sky Road transition into larger rural lots and ranches that appeal to those wanting open skies and private acreage.
Getting around+Getting around Decatur requires a personal vehicle, as public transit is virtually nonexistent. Travel is anchored by US Highway 287 and US Highway 380, which intersect near the center of town. Local hospital drives and in-town errands are typically quick and free of major gridlock, though commuting southeast toward Fort Worth requires navigating highway traffic along the Highway 287 corridor.
Getting around Decatur requires a personal vehicle, as public transit is virtually nonexistent. Travel is anchored by US Highway 287 and US Highway 380, which intersect near the center of town.
Local hospital drives and in-town errands are typically quick and free of major gridlock, though commuting southeast toward Fort Worth requires navigating highway traffic along the Highway 287 corridor.
Outdoors+Outdoor enthusiasts frequent the LBJ National Grasslands just outside town, which encompasses extensive acreage featuring over seventy miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, along with fishing and primitive camping at Cottonwood Lake and Black Creek Lake. Within the town limits, Decatur City Park and Wise County Park provide walking paths, picnic pavilions, sports fields, and playgrounds.
Outdoor enthusiasts frequent the LBJ National Grasslands just outside town, which encompasses extensive acreage featuring over seventy miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, along with fishing and primitive camping at Cottonwood Lake and Black Creek Lake. Within the town limits, Decatur City Park and Wise County Park provide walking paths, picnic pavilions, sports fields, and playgrounds.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Decatur
Decatur offers relocating nurses a true small-town Texas setting positioned roughly forty miles northwest of Fort Worth along Highway 287 and Highway 380. Life here revolves around the historic town square, dominated by the pink granite 1896 Wise County Courthouse and flanked by community staples like Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes and the Whistle Stop Cafe. For outdoor downtime between shifts, LBJ National Grasslands sits just outside town, offering dozens of miles of trails alongside Cottonwood Lake and Black Creek Lake, while Decatur City Park hosts local sports leagues and community gatherings. Housing choices range from compact residential streets near Carson Elementary to generous acreage parcels that deliver quiet open spaces. The daily tradeoffs are straightforward: driving is mandatory for every errand, public transit does not exist, and nightlife or specialized retail require heading toward the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. For healthcare professionals seeking a tranquil, family-oriented base with close-knit community ties, Decatur offers a grounded environment to put down roots.
