South Texas Health System is an 819-bed hospital in Edinburg, TX — Teaching.
Against the national average, McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX runs housing 44% below, utilities 19% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 14% below |
| Housing | 44% below |
| Utilities | 19% below |
| Groceries and goods | 6% below |
| Services | 4% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Edinburg is $990 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $800.
Texas levies no state income tax on wages.
5 traveler listings in Edinburg, TX.
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| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital | Tyler | 66 | $1,913 | 352 | $1,330 |
| Bsa Hospital | Amarillo | 21 | $2,291 | 357 | $1,115 |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock | 15 | $2,051 | 452 | $1,200 |
| Hendrick Medical Center | Abilene | 14 | $2,097 | 533 | $1,190 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas | 8 | $1,731 | 403 | $1,800 |
1 travel nurse review, 2.7★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.7 |
| Culture | 4.0 |
| Management | 2.0 |
| Safety | 2.5 |
| Workload | 2.0 |
Pros: Worked there a few months this year. Staff is friendly.
Cons: It's a busy hospital. They will put you in the worst assignments most of the time.