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University Health

Staff Nurse

San Antonio, TX 78229

$31–$56/hr

About $64k–$116k/yr a year

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RNGastro Intestinal LabAcute care

Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 26, 2026

What this might mean for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $64k–$116k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

About this role

Becoming a Nurse at University Health is a great way to step up and be there for the people of South Texas. They look up to us, and as a Nurse at UH, we'll look to you to help carry out this mission in an environment that has been designated, and redesignated, as a Magnet Health Organization by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) for more than a decade. From your first day, you'll be hands on with our patients while gaining valuable experience, earning excellent benefits and making a real impact on people's lives. Full Time. Level: Travel: Minimal (if any). Salary: $63K-$96K. Department: Gastro Intestinal Lab. University Health is Bexar County and South Texas' first health system to earn Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). University Hospital serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas and the region's only pediatric Level I trauma center.
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University Hospital is also home to the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and the region's only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Requirements

  • BSN highly preferred
  • Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card
  • BLS Certification
  • Acute care experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Communication skills

Benefits

  • Medical insurance with low premiums and co-pays
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Flexible and health spending accounts
  • Paid Time Off with generous accrual rates starting day one
  • 457(b) deferred compensation program
  • 403(b) deferred compensation program

Living in San Antonio, TX

San Antonio blends rich Tex-Mex culture, historic missions, and a laid-back river city feel. The famous River Walk winds through downtown, while the Pearl District offers trendy dining and lofts. With no state income tax, major hospital systems, and warm weather year-round, it's an affordable, welcoming spot for nurses seeking authentic South Texas charm.

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Metro price level · San Antonio area
94.7
5% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,324/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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