Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Hospital in Modesto, CA
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 7 roles
- Hiring nights and days
From 22 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 19, 2026Sources
The short version
Posted pay here runs about $57 an hour for Cath Lab and $59 an hour for POCU and L&D, with shift and weekend differentials on qualifying shifts.
Employer research, Sep 19, 2026
Experienced behavioral health nurses are being offered up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus, with internal applicants excluded.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: jobs.tenethealth.comRelocation assistance is attached to select positions, so ask which req you are applying to before you budget the move.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comPosted employer pay lands around $57/hour for Cath Lab RNs and $59/hour for POCU and L&D RNs.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Nurse practitioners: 2 of 22 roles are advanced practice roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 11 of 22 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Modesto
Nursing here
Benefits
Compensation extras on offer include sign-on bonuses up to $10,000 in behavioral health, shift and weekend differentials, and relocation help on select roles.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$57.00/hr
Employer-provided pay for Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab
As of 2026-09
Sources
- Hourly pay
$59.00/hr
Employer-provided pay for Registered Nurse (RN) - POCU / L&D
As of 2026-09
Sources
- Shift pay
Shift differential and weekend pay offered for working qualifying shifts
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus for experienced candidates in Behavioral Health (excludes internal applicants)
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience (excludes internal applicants)
As of 2026-09
- Relocation
Relocation assistance available for select positions
As of 2026
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Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staff culture and teamwork
- Staff reports persistent issues with cliques, bullying of new nurses, and inconsistent disciplinary practices by management.
Sources
As of 2026-02-03Source: glassdoor.com- Acuity and resource levels
- Nurses encounter high-acuity cases that build strong clinical skills, but frequently note short staffing and lack of resources.
Sources
- Management support and training
- Multiple reviews cite ineffective leadership communication, inadequate onboarding, and lax facility security.
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The hard parts
Reviews repeatedly describe cliques, bullying of newer nurses, and uneven follow-through from management on discipline and onboarding.
Sources
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 Modesto, CA
Surrounded by Central Valley almond orchards, Modesto delivers California clinical careers with a cost of living about 4% above the national average. Trade high-acuity shifts for walks along the Tuolumne River, downtown dining near the Gallo Center, and easy weekend escapes to Yosemite, enjoying an accessible pace rare for the Golden State.
Browse roles in Modesto- Metro price level · Modesto area
- 4% above the national average
- BEA index 104.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,690/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $79,891/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Doctors Medical Center of Modesto hire new grads?
11 of 22 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 7 of 22 roles, up to $20,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 21 roles with a stated shift, 8 are night shifts, 7 are day shifts and 6 are rotating shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Psych (5), SICU (3), cath lab (2), med surg (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- Night shift
- RN
- Per diem
- CNA
- Day shift
- CNA
- Night shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Rotating shift
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Rotating shift
- RN
- Rotating shift
- RN
- Rotating shift
- NP
- Day shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- RN
- Day shift
- Per diem
- RN
- Night shift
Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Pain Management/Neuro
Posted last week
- NP
- Days
- CEU allowance
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac
Posted 2 weeks ago
- RN
- Days
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- ADN accepted
Sources
- facebook.com/dmcmodesto/posts/doctors-medical-center-of-modesto-is-hiring-a-part-time-rn-shift-manager-in-beha/1529386092554011
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Doctors-Medical-Center-of-Modesto-Reviews-E121857.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Doctors-Medical-Center-of-Modesto-E121857-RVW87626344.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-07-16
- jobs.tenethealth.com/employment/modesto-california-united-states-registered-nurses-jobs/1127/9205904/6252001-5332921-5398597-5373900/4
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/doctors-medical-center-of-modesto/registered-nurse-surgery-full-time-flexible-shift-sign-on-bonus-17910355
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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