Citizens Memorial Healthcare
Community hospital in Bolivar, MO
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 1 role
- Hiring nights
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 24, 2026Sources
The short version
Cardiac care here has outside recognition to point to: the hospital received the 2025 Chest Pain-MI Platinum Award.
For experienced nursesStaff describe regular annual increases, so the pay conversation doesn't stop at your start rate.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-03-30Source: glassdoor.comReviews mention supportive coworkers and executive leadership you can actually approach, which matters when you're still asking a lot of questions.
For new gradsSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: the one role welcomes new grads
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Pay and raises
- Staff note starting pay can be lower than expected compared to travelers, though regular annual increases are given.
Sources
As of 2026-03-30Source: glassdoor.com- Workplace culture and management
- Some praise supportive coworkers and approachable executive leadership, while others cite workplace drama and departmental management challenges.
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- EMR and operational processes
- A review criticized the facility's reliance on Meditech EMR and slow adoption of modern clinical workflows.
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As of 2014-09-25Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Employees say starting pay can land lower than expected, especially next to what travelers make on the same floor.
Sources
As of 2026-03-30Source: 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?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Bolivar, MO
Bolivar sits in the Missouri Ozarks about 30 minutes north of Springfield, offering a small-town pace with easy access to bigger-city amenities. Home to Southwest Baptist University, it blends college-town energy with rural charm—ideal for nurses seeking a quieter lifestyle without being too far from a regional healthcare hub.
Browse roles in Bolivar- State price level · Missouri
- 9% below the national average
- State index 90.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $812/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $49,622/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Citizens Memorial Healthcare hire new grads?
The one role welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on the one role, up to $10,000.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Citizens Memorial Healthcare, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Citizens Memorial Healthcare
Sources
- careers.citizensmemorial.com/jobs/2225664-licensed-practical-nurse
The short version
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Citizens-Memorial-Healthcare-Reviews-E261939.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-03-30
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Citizens-Memorial-Healthcare-E261939-RVW5045094.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2026-07-30
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