From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be joining a nonprofit community health system in South Lake Tahoe that has been here since 1963, with roughly 86 beds across two facilities in California and Nevada.
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
Full-time bargaining-unit nurses average about $73.36 an hour, roughly $152,589 a year.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-03-13Source: bartonhealth.orgQualified L&D candidates can get relocation assistance, and the work sits in South Lake Tahoe.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2025Source: instagram.comYou start with 4.5 weeks of ETO a year, growing to 7 weeks after five years and 8 after ten.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-03-13Source: bartonhealth.org
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: New Graduate Nurse Residency Program · HealthStream Nurse Residency Program · Applications: Not accepting applications; next cohort announced at a future date dependent on hospital needs
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
New Graduate Nurse Residency Program · HealthStream Nurse Residency Program · Applications: Not accepting applications; next cohort announced at a future date dependent on hospital needs
Barton Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2025Source: bartonhealth.org- Preceptors and orientation
New nurses partner with trained and certified preceptors throughout clinical orientation; length based on department
Barton Health · employer research
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As of 2025Source: bartonhealth.org- Career development
Employees note limited professional development and advancement opportunities
Barton Health · employer research
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As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- Union representation
Union roles reported
Barton Health · employer research
- Scheduling
Some mention flexible scheduling; Community Health Center RN posting is 5x8s full-time
Barton Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- Floating
Reddit user reported a float pool position posting
Barton Health · employer research
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As of 2024Source: reddit.com
Benefits
4.5 weeks ETO at hire (7 weeks after 5 years, 8 after 10); three health-plan choices with popular tier about $30–91 per pay period plus wellness; 403b match up to 5%; sign-on and relocation for qualified L&D candidates.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$73.36/hr
Average wage for full-time CNA bargaining unit nurse at Barton
As of 2026-03-13
Sources
- Annual pay
$152,589.00/year
Equivalent full-time annual salary for average bargaining unit nurse
As of 2026-03-13
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- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus available for qualified L&D nurse candidates
As of 2025
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- Relocation
Relocation assistance available for qualified L&D nurse candidates
As of 2025
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- Benefits
Reddit report of float pool position hourly rate range $54-84 via Barton Health
As of 2024
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive coworker community
- Reviews often cite a supportive team atmosphere and strong sense of community among coworkers.
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- Management frustration
- Employees report lack of support and transparency from management, including a blame culture and poor decision-making.
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As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- Nursing workload
- Many say demanding workload leaves staff overworked and undervalued, especially in nursing roles.
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As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Limited advancement
- Learning potential is appreciated but professional development and advancement opportunities feel limited.
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As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- Overall recommendation
- Glassdoor overall 3.3/5 from 63 reviews; 53% would recommend to a friend; 37% approve of CEO.
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As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- Lifestyle appeal
- Employer messaging emphasizes meaningful work, supportive team, and Lake Tahoe lifestyle.
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The hard parts
Nurses report limited professional development and advancement, plus a demanding workload that leaves many feeling overworked, while contract talks after 78 sessions still leave wages, benefits, and management rights open.
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Barton Health nurses on strike; negotiations to resume in June
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As of 2019-05-24Source: tahoedailytribune.comBarton Health nurses give notice of intent to strike
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As of 2019-02-06Source: tahoedailytribune.com
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 South Lake Tahoe, CA
South Lake Tahoe sits at the southern tip of North America's largest alpine lake, offering year-round outdoor recreation from skiing to beach days. This mountain resort town blends small-community living with tourism-driven energy—ideal for nurses who want nature out their front door.
Browse roles in South Lake Tahoe- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,606/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $82,002/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Barton Health hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: New Graduate Nurse Residency Program · HealthStream Nurse Residency Program · Applications: Not accepting applications; next cohort announced at a future date dependent on hospital needs.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Barton Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Barton Health
- RN
- 8-hour 8 hour
Sources
- bartonhealth.org
Employer website
- bartonhealth.org/about-us/union-status
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026-03-13
- bartonhealth.org/education-training/new-graduate-nurse-residency-program
Nursing here · as of 2025
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Barton-Health-Reviews-E122044.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Barton-Health-South-Lake-Tahoe-CA-Reviews-EI_IE122044.0,13_IL.14,33_IC1147234.htm
What nurses say · as of 2025
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Barton-Health-EI_IE122044.11,24.htm
What nurses say · as of 2025
- instagram.com/p/DYCj7MLCePe
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- instagram.com/reel/DU89Arzj5Ai
What nurses say · as of 2025
- instagram.com/reel/DbG3_oIy7J7
What nurses say · as of 2025
- reddit.com/r/tahoe/comments/191dbo9/nursing_jobspay
Nursing here · as of 2024
- tahoedailytribune.com/news/barton-health-nurses-on-strike
Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2019-05-24
- tahoedailytribune.com/news/barton-health-nurses-give-notice-of-intent-to-strike
The hard parts · as of 2019-02-06
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