Central Peninsula Hospital
Hospital in Soldotna, AK
- Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 on 2 roles
- Hiring days
From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 19, 2026Sources
The short version
You would work at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska. On Med/Surg the posted part-time day shift runs 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Employer research, Aug 19, 2026
If you are moving to Alaska, relocation assistance is offered on Med/Surg RN, Heritage Place LTC RN, and other CPH RN roles.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.comThe Med/Surg RN posting accepts an Associate's Degree in Nursing and an Alaska RN license, or eligibility to obtain that license upon hire.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.comHeritage Place, CPH's long-term care site in the same Soldotna 99669 zip, is hiring full-time RNs and also offers relocation assistance.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.com
Nursing here
- Career development
Reviews describe limited advancement and a desire for better training and growth support
Central Peninsula Hospital · employer research
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- Loan assistance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program qualifying employer
Central Peninsula Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026- Scheduling
Med/Surg posting is part-time days 7:00AM–7:30PM per unit protocols; reviews split on flexibility vs understaffing and hard time-off
Central Peninsula Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
Medical, life, short- and long-term disability, pet insurance, generous PTO, 403(b) with employer contributions, holiday pay, shift differentials, certification pay, higher education pay, relocation assistance, PSLF qualifying employer.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Med/Surg RN starting pay $42.22/hr DOE
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Med/Surg RN starting pay up to $76.26/hr DOE
As of 2026
- Annual pay
Med/Surg RN posted monthly equivalent low $7,280/month
As of 2026
- Annual pay
Med/Surg RN posted monthly equivalent high $13,173/month
As of 2026
- Shift pay
Med/Surg RN pay also includes holiday pay, shift differentials, certification pay, and higher education pay (amounts not stated)
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Critical Position Bonus $10,000 for Med/Surg RN with one-year commitment; current employees ineligible
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Critical Position Bonus $25,000 for Med/Surg RN with two-year commitment; current employees ineligible
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Med Surg RN $15,000 bonus advertised on CPH jobs Facebook
As of 2026
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- Relocation
Relocation assistance offered for Med/Surg RN, LTC Heritage Place RN, and other CPH RN roles moving to Alaska
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Competitive 403(b) with employer contributions and retirement planning support
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- L&D1 open
- PsychDays 11 open
Med-Surg
Part-time day Med/Surg RN, 7:00AM–7:30PM; ADN, AK RN license or eligibility, AHA BLS, PEARS within 6 months.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedLTC
Full-time RN - LTC Heritage Place in Soldotna 99669; graduate of a school of nursing; relocation assistance offered.
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Source location unconfirmed
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- RN overall satisfaction
- Six RN reviews average 2.7; compensation, culture, and benefits each rate 2.3 and business outlook is 18% positive.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Coworker culture
- Staff describe a caring, family-like workplace and strong peer support, with gossip and unprofessional pockets in some departments.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Management
- Reviews flag weak communication, favoritism, and leaders out of touch with frontline needs.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Staffing and time off
- Some call scheduling flexible; others say short staffing raises workload and makes taking leave difficult.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Training and growth
- A Soldotna employee cited clear expectations and great training; others say the small market limits upward mobility.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.sg- CNA experience vs RN
- Three CNA reviews average 3.8 with 100% recommending the employer and 4.0 on culture, work-life, and senior management.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Six RN reviews average 2.7, with compensation, culture, and benefits each rated 2.3.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- 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 Soldotna, AK
Soldotna sits on the banks of the famous Kenai River, offering a small-town Alaskan lifestyle with world-class salmon fishing right outside your door. It serves as a hub for the central Kenai Peninsula, with nearby parks, wildlife, and a tight-knit community that welcomes healthcare professionals seeking frontier adventure and natural beauty.
Browse roles in Soldotna- State price level · Alaska
- 2% above the national average
- State index 102.4 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on all 2 roles, up to $25,000.
Which units are hiring?
L&D (1) and psych (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Central Peninsula Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Central Peninsula Hospital
RN - Behavioral Health
Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Full Time, Day, Sunday - Tuesday, Day Shift
- ADN accepted
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- cpgh.org
Employer website
- facebook.com/jobsatcph/posts/-rn-opportunity-med-surg-15000-bonus-relocation-assistance-%EF%B8%8F-central-peninsula-h/1232488688877976
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Central-Peninsula-Hospital-Screener-Reviews-EI_IE220389.0,26_KO27,35.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Central-Peninsula-Hospital-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE220389.0,26_KO27,43.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Central-Peninsula-Hospital-Certified-Nursing-Assistant-CNA-Reviews-EI_IE220389.0,26_KO27,58.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Central-Peninsula-Hospital-E220389-RVW78030545.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
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