Gila Regional Medical Center
Community hospital in Silver City, NM
From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 16, 2026Sources
The short version
A critical access hospital where the OR nurse circulates assigned surgical cases, runs timeouts, keeps sterile protocol, documents, and takes call.
Employer research, Sep 16, 2026
Experienced OR nurses are being recruited with $30,000 recruitment compensation plus $5,000 in relocation assistance for the circulator role.
For experienced nursesSources
Relocation help of $5,000 is attached to more than one nursing role here, including the ED charge nurse posting.
If you are moving hereSources
In the OR you circulate assigned procedures and own timeouts, sterile protocol, and documentation, with on-call in the rotation.
For experienced nursesSources
Nursing here
- Charting system
Meditech
From employer postings
Benefits
Recruitment compensation of $30,000 plus $5,000 relocation assistance appears on OR and ED charge nurse postings. Similar recruitment and relocation figures are referenced for Pre-Op/PACU and Director of Surgical Services roles, though from a single review source.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$30,000.00
Recruitment compensation for OR Circulator Nurse
As of 2026-08-27
- Sign-on bonus
$30,000.00
Recruitment compensation for ED Charge Nurse
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$30,000.00
Recruitment compensation for Pre-Op/PACU RN
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
$30,000.00
Recruitment compensation for Director of Surgical Services
As of 2026
Sources
- Relocation
$5,000.00
Relocation assistance available for OR Circulator Nurse
As of 2026-08-27
- Relocation
$5,000.00
Relocation assistance available for ED Charge Nurse
As of 2026
- Relocation
$5,000.00
Relocation assistance available for Pre-Op/PACU RN
As of 2026
Sources
- Relocation
$5,000.00
Relocation assistance available for Director of Surgical Services
As of 2026
Sources
Units hiring now
- Administrative & consulting nurses1 open
- Infusion1 open
Operating Room
Gila Regional Medical Center · Silver City, NM
RN circulates assigned surgical procedures, handles timeouts, sterile protocols, documentation, and on-call duties.
Sources
Gila Regional Medical Center · Silver City, NMAs of 2026-08-27Source 1: career.comSource 2: jobleads.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and Ratios
- Nurse-to-patient ratios are considered manageable compared to other facilities, but critical access operations become difficult when short-staffed with limited CNA support.
Sources
As of 2025-07-02Source: glassdoor.com- Colleague and Physician Dynamics
- Reviewers highlight a strong small-town community feel, dedicated coworkers, and supportive working relationships with physicians.
Sources
- Management and Instability
- Staff express frustration over frequent leadership changes, sudden alterations in working conditions, recurring workforce reductions, and a lack of merit raises.
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More review themes
- Training and Facility Age
- While flexible scheduling is appreciated, employees note limited departmental cross-training opportunities, resistance to change among senior staff, and an aging facility infrastructure.
Sources
The hard parts
Staff report frequent leadership changes, abrupt shifts in working conditions, repeat workforce reductions, and no merit raises — ask directly about turnover in your department before you sign.
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 Silver City, NM
Silver City sits at the edge of the Gila National Forest in southwestern New Mexico, offering RNs a small-town pace with easy access to wilderness trails. A modest arts scene and historic downtown give this mountain community its character—ideal for nurses seeking quieter living between shifts.
Browse roles in Silver City- State price level · New Mexico
- 8% below the national average
- State index 92.2 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Which units are hiring?
Administrative & consulting nurses (1) and infusion (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Gila Regional Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Gila Regional Medical Center
- RN
- RN
- Compact license OK
Sources
- career.com/job/gila-regional-medical-center/registered-nurse-rn-or-circulator-nurse-30-000-recruitment-compensation-5-000-relocation-assistance-available/j202607280826135195266
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-08-27
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Gila-Regional-Medical-Center-E772442-RVW103674680.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026 · 2026-08-27
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Gila-Regional-Medical-Center-E772442-RVW52220522.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Gila-Regional-Medical-Center-E772442-RVW92273848.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-10-25
- jobleads.com/us/job/registered-nurse-rn-or-circulator-nurse-30-000-recruitment-compensation-5-000-relocation--silver-city--e16b3eda6e64574373a0290baf9f293c7
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-08-27
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