Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services
Hiring nurses in Mason City, IA
- Sign-on bonus up to $3,000 on 1 role
- Hiring nights
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 14, 2026Sources
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The short version
You would nurse onsite in Cedar Rapids residential treatment and child welfare, with RN and LPN ads listing a $3,000 sign-on (terms not shown).
Employer research, Sep 14, 2026
You would see a $3,000 sign-on listed for the Cedar Rapids RN residential treatment–child welfare role, with the terms not shown.
For experienced nursesSources
LPN postings in Cedar Rapids list a $3,000 sign-on, also with terms not shown.
For experienced nursesSources
You would work onsite as an RN; LPN postings describe periodic on-call that can include daytime and overnight stretches.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: tealhq.com
Nursing here
- Scheduling
LPN posting states periodic on-call, including occasional daytime and overnight situations; RN role is onsite.
Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: tealhq.com
Benefits
$3,000 sign-on listed for Cedar Rapids RN residential treatment–child welfare and LPN roles; asterisk terms are not shown.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
ZipRecruiter estimated $25.25–$34.50/hr for LPN in Cedar Rapids; not shown as employer-stated wage
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Family Support Worker listings at $18.50–$19.50/hr in Ottumwa, Grinnell, and Cedar Rapids (non-nursing)
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$3,000 sign-on bonus for RN, Residential Treatment-Child Welfare, Cedar Rapids (asterisk terms not shown)
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
$3,000 sign-on bonus for LPN in Cedar Rapids (asterisk terms not shown)
As of 2026
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall ratings
- 41 Indeed reviews average 2.3 overall, with management 1.7 and work-life, pay, and advancement all at 2.0.
Sources
As of 2026-06-13Source: indeed.com- Management and support
- A Cedar Rapids youth counselor described weak management, cliquish communication, and little help when staff are stressed.
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As of 2026-06-13Source: indeed.com- Burnout and hours
- A Cedar Rapids family support specialist reported burnout, unrealistic hour demands, and a negative staff atmosphere.
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As of 2026-05-21Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Schedule vs. after-hours consideration
- An Ankeny outpatient therapist valued setting their own schedule but felt the employer disregarded employees outside work.
Sources
As of 2024-02-10Source: indeed.com- Purpose and appreciation
- Aggregated likes include personal appreciation, chances to learn new things, and a clear sense of purpose.
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As of 2026-06-13Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Staff reviews on Indeed sit around 2.3 overall, and management is scored lower still.
Sources
As of 2026-06-13 · 2026-05-21 · 2024-02-10Source 1: indeed.comSource 2: indeed.comSource 3: indeed.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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Mason City, IA
Mason City sits in north-central Iowa with a small-town feel and ties to 'The Music Man' creator Meredith Willson. Nurses relocating here will find a tight-knit community, historic Prairie School architecture, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Winnebago River.
Browse roles in Mason City- State price level · Iowa
- 12% below the national average
- State index 87.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $882/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $64,804/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on the one role, up to $3,000.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services
Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services
Mason City, IA
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- Night shift
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Four-Oaks-Family-and-Childrens-Services/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Four-Oaks-Family-and-Childrens-Services/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Four-Oaks-Family-and-Childrens-Services/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-05-21
- tealhq.com/job/registered-nurse-rn-residential-treatment-child-welfare_7ea1a507d508bfcaafe9520ed6db447164f03
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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