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Prime Healthcare logoPrime Healthcare~$45–$65/hrtypicalAdded 3d agoStill open, checked every night

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How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open ICU nurse jobs in Texas post a median of $48.21 an hour, the middle half $45.41–$55.49, across 70 jobs that state their pay. ICU nurses employed in Texas earn a median of $46.14 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Workplace injuries

Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite reported 22 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 1,130,144 hours worked: 3.9 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. None describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Visa sponsorship record

From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 1 H-1B application from Prime Healthcare for registered nurses, offering a median $58.96 an hour (the low end of each application's wage range). That is the employer's record, not a promise for this job: ask its recruiter whether this one sponsors a visa. Green cards for registered nurses are on the Labor Department's Schedule A and are filed with USCIS directly, so this record holds almost none of any employer's. Every employer that sponsors registered nurses.

Medicare rating of Dallas Regional Medical Center

Medicare gives Dallas Regional Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Texas's hospitals average 3.4). 72% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Texas hospitals by rating.

OSHA inspections here

OSHA inspected Prime Healthcare Services Mesquite LLC in Mesquite, TX on 12 Apr 2022 and cited 3 violations, most under respiratory protection, $14,502 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.

What this hospital paid

By Dallas Regional Medical Center's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $56.87 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $54.99 an hour across Texas's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Texas hospitals pay nurses.

What Texas law says about nurse staffing and overtime

  • Nurse staffing committee or plan: Texas hospitals must keep a nurse staffing committee, at least 60 percent direct care nurses, that recommends the nurse staffing plan. Tex. Health & Safety Code § 257.004(a) (source: Tex. Health & Safety Code § 257.004(a))
  • Limits on mandatory overtime: Hospitals may not require nurses to work mandatory overtime or use on-call time as a substitute, with exceptions for disasters, declared emergencies, unforeseen events and procedures in progress (covers registered and vocational nurses in hospitals). Tex. Health & Safety Code § 258.003 (source: Tex. Health & Safety Code § 258.003)

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About the job

Bonus Amount

10000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Intensive Care Unit

Employment Type: Full Time Weekends (Friday- Sunday OR Saturday - Monday)

Shifts Available: Nights

Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00 pm to 7:00 am

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

We are seeking an ICU Registered Nurse, also referred to as an ICU RN, Intensive Care Nurse or Intensive Care Unit RN. The Intensive Care RN (ICU RN) will be responsible for providing intensive care to patients with life-threatening conditions. The ICU RN will have advanced skills in critical care settings, make quick decisions, and will be compassionate to all patients. An ICU RN monitors vital signs, blood oxygen levels, administer IV Fluids, and communicates effectively to the medical team to modify care plans accordingly.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients by performing detailed assessments, developing care plans, and implementing complex nursing interventions
  • Use advanced equipment like cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and capnography devices to continuously track vital signs and physiological parameters
  • Safely administer medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products with precise dosing and timing, closely monitoring patient responses to ensure effectiveness and prevent adverse reactions
  • Manage life-support devices such as ventilators, dialysis machines, and cardiac monitors
  • Provide emotional support and education to patients' families, acting as a liaison to ensure they understand the care being provided
  • Document all aspects of patient care to ensure continuity and compliance while rigorously maintaining infection control and safety protocols to protect vulnerable patients

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
  • Employer 401K options
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options
  • Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

  • Current and valid state RN License.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

  • Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
  • Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
  • Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

From Prime Healthcare's job posting for Mesquite, TX, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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