From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 27, 2026Sources
The short version
Graduate Nurses start at $35.50 an hour in inpatient areas, and the Emergency Department recruits new grads alongside experienced RNs.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-09-10Source: jobs.adventhealth.comThe posted RN base range runs from $32.83 up to $61.05 an hour, so years on a unit have somewhere to land.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-10Source: jobs.adventhealth.comNights add $6.00 an hour on top of base.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-10Source: jobs.adventhealth.com
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse RN hiring range
As of 2026-09-10
- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse RN max base hourly range
As of 2026-09-10
- Hourly pay
$35.50/hr
Graduate Nurse rate for inpatient areas
As of 2026-09-10
- Hourly pay
Nurse Residency Program range
As of 2026-09-27
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- Hourly pay
Outpatient clinic RN posting range
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- Hourly pay
Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic posting range
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- Shift pay
$6.00
Night shift differential
As of 2026-09-10
- Sign-on bonus
$20,000.00
Sign-on bonuses for eligible RN positions
As of 2026-09-10
- Relocation
Relocation bonus available for qualified positions
As of 2026-09-10
The units
ICU
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission · Merriam, KS
Hospital offers nursing opportunities in ICU on both day and night shifts.
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Cardiac Care Unit
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission · Merriam, KS
Campus includes a dedicated Cardiac Care Unit staffing day and night shifts.
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Emergency Department
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission · Merriam, KS
Campus houses an Emergency Department recruiting both experienced RNs and Graduate Nurses.
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Labor and Delivery / Mother Baby / NICU
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission · Merriam, KS
Facility features dedicated Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, and NICU units.
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Heart Neuro Vascular Unit
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission · Merriam, KS
Facility operates a specialized Heart Neuro Vascular Unit hiring day and night shift RNs.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Teamwork and peer support
- Staff commend the supportive peer atmosphere, team camaraderie, and commitment to patient safety and outcomes.
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- Compensation progression
- Benefits and initial PTO policies are well-regarded, but nurses describe annual base pay increases as sluggish relative to experience.
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- Management priorities and workload
- Reviews highlight disconnects with senior leadership, citing concerns over understaffing, executive focus on bonuses, and occasional cliquish culture.
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As of 2026-08-25Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviewers like the benefits and starting PTO but say annual base increases lag experience, and some flag understaffing and distance from senior leadership.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Overland Park, KS
Overland Park blends suburban comfort with metro convenience in the Kansas City area. Tree-lined streets, strong schools, and a family-friendly pace define this Johnson County city, while nearby shopping and dining districts keep weekends busy. A solid choice for nurses seeking quieter living with easy access to a major Midwest healthcare market.
Browse roles in Overland Park- State price level · Kansas
- 10% below the national average
- State index 90.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,515/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $104,834/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does AdventHealth Shawnee Mission hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
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Current openings at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
- RN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/AdventHealth-Shawnee-Mission-Estados-Unidos-Reviews-EI_IE26334.0,28_IL.29,43_IN1.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-27
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/AdventHealth-Shawnee-Mission-Reviews-E26334.htm
Nursing here · as of 2026-09-27
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/AdventHealth-Shawnee-Mission-Reviews-E26334.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-08-28
- jobs.adventhealth.com/job/23654977/nurse-hiring-event-rn-september-10th-shawnee-mission-ks
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-10
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