ICU Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital Northeast
Live Oak, Texas
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Posted Aug 2, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026
What the posting states
- Patient load & staffing
- Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Patient to Nurse ratio 2:1. Caring for general medical, cardiovascular, neurosurgical, and general surgery ICU patients.
About this role
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Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program
- Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse
- Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine benefits
- Wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off
- Paid family leave
- Long- and short-term disability coverage
- 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
About the employer
Methodist Hospital Northeast is located in Live Oak, Texas (ZIP 78233) and is part of the Methodist Healthcare System serving the Greater San Antonio community. The hospital is affiliated with HCA Healthcare, described in job postings as 'the nation's leading…
What reviewers appreciate
- Part of HCA Healthcare, providing access to a large network of facilities and career advancement opportunities
- Mission-driven, faith-based organizational culture with a clear sense of purpose
- Active recruitment for nursing leadership and clinical coordinator roles, indicating internal mobility pathways
What reviewers flag
- Below-average employee satisfaction rating of 2.9/5 on Indeed based on 20 reviews
- Work-life balance rated poorly at 2.7/5 on Indeed, suggesting potential staffing or scheduling challenges
- Limited publicly available review data makes it difficult to fully assess workplace culture
Living in Live Oak, TX
Live Oak is a small suburban city just northeast of San Antonio, offering a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere with easy access to big-city healthcare employers, dining, and cultural amenities. The area features typical South Texas charm with warm summers and mild winters, making it an appealing spot for nurses seeking a relaxed residential base near a major metro.
- State price level · Texas
- 97.1
- 3% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,634/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How is floating handled day to day?
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