Good Shepherd Health Care System
Health system in Hermiston, OR
- Hiring days
- Nurse residency
From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 8, 2026Sources
The short version
Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston, Oregon—an independent Northeast Oregon system with more than 1,800 staff, a Family Birth Center, urgent care, orthopedics (including Mako robotic surgery), and a Medical Plaza expansion built for growing specialty work.
Employer research, Aug 8, 2026
You can start in a paid 12-month Nurse Residency with didactic time, high-fidelity simulation, a dedicated preceptor, and an EBP project, plus a $20,000 new-grad sign-on bonus.
For new gradsPosted RN Pre-Admission Services pay runs $48.18–$81.97 an hour, with employer-paid medical, dental, and vision on the same posting.
For experienced nursesSources
Student loan reimbursement, continuing-education financial help, and a clinical ladder are on the table once you are in.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: careers.gshealth.org
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: Good Shepherd Nurse Residency Program · Seeking PTAP accreditation
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
Good Shepherd Nurse Residency Program · Seeking PTAP accreditation
Good Shepherd Health Care System · employer research
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- Preceptors and orientation
Residents work with experienced nurse preceptors invested in growth; ~3 months didactic/skills then leadership and EBP focus
Good Shepherd Health Care System · employer research
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- Career development
Clinical ladder available
Good Shepherd Health Care System · employer research
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As of 2026Source: careers.gshealth.org- Tuition support
Continuing education financial assistance offered
Good Shepherd Health Care System · employer research
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As of 2026Source: careers.gshealth.org- Loan assistance
Student loan reimbursement offered
Good Shepherd Health Care System · employer research
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As of 2026Source: careers.gshealth.org- Scheduling
PAS RN example: Day 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; alternating Wed-Fri / Thu-Sat; holiday rotation A. Full-time defined as 35+ hrs/wk in ONA contract.
Good Shepherd Health Care System · employer research
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As of 2026Source: cdn.ymaws.com- Charge opportunities
Shift Charge Nurse (Relief Team Leader) may be assigned by nurse manager or shift supervisor and may be rotated to build skills
Good Shepherd Health Care System · employer research
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As of 2010Source: cdn.ymaws.com
Benefits
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision on RN posting; student loan reimbursement; continuing-education financial assistance; clinical ladder; reviewers also cite solid 401k and strong PTO. Per-diem differential historically 14% in lieu of benefits.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
RN Pre-Admission Services wage range $48.18-$81.97/hr
As of 2026
- Shift pay
Per Diem nurses receive 14% differential of straight time pay in lieu of benefits (except holiday pay)
As of 2010
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- Sign-on bonus
$20,000 sign-on bonus for new grads
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$10,000 sign-on bonus for RNs
As of 2025
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The units
Pre-Admission Services
PAS RN does pre-op assessments by phone and in-person; collaborates with APP, anesthesia, surgeons for surgical clearance.
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Source location unconfirmedEmergency
Nurse residency testimonial from Emily, RN, Emergency Dept.; ER wait time displayed on site.
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Family Birth Center
Family Birth Center listed among Good Shepherd Medical Center departments.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: gshealth.orgPrimary Care
Good Shepherd Primary Care at 600 NW 11th St, Suite E-37, Hermiston; FNP on staff.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: youtube.comHome Health / Hospice
ONA agreement covers RNs/LPNs in Hospital, TLC Home Health or VJM Hospice.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: cdn.ymaws.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall ratings moderate
- System-wide about 3.3/5 with 67% recommending; Hermiston subset about 3.1/5 with 60% recommending.
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- Compensation and benefits
- Compensation and benefits rated around 3.5; reviewers cite good cafe, solid 401k, and great PTO.
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- Administration and advancement
- Former admin assistant said advancement favors insiders and leadership acts on uninvestigated hearsay before terminations.
Sources
As of 2021Source: glassdoor.sg
More review themes
- Senior management and culture
- Senior management and culture/values score near 3.0-3.3; CEO approval reported at 100% in small sample.
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- Work-life balance
- Work/life balance rated about 3.0-3.2 across Glassdoor samples.
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The hard parts
Hermiston Glassdoor ratings sit near 3.1 out of 5, with only about 60% of reviewers saying they would recommend the employer.
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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?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Hermiston, OR
Hermiston sits in northeastern Oregon near the Columbia River, offering a small-town, agricultural community feel with a high-desert climate distinct from the rainy coast. Known regionally for its watermelon harvest, the area appeals to nurses seeking a quieter pace and proximity to outdoor recreation along the river and surrounding farmland.
Browse roles in Hermiston- State price level · Oregon
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,088/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $66,998/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Good Shepherd Health Care System hire new grads?
Its nurse residency: Good Shepherd Nurse Residency Program · Seeking PTAP accreditation.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Good Shepherd Health Care System, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Good Shepherd Health Care System
- RN
- 10-hour days
Sources
- careers.gshealth.org/new-grads
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- cdn.ymaws.com/www.oregonrn.org/resource/resmgr/imported/GSHCS-ONA_TA_2010-12-28.pdf
Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/GoodSamaritanHospital/posts/-now-hiring-good-samaritan-is-seeking-registered-nurses-to-join-our-team-new-sta/923519079799823
Nursing here · as of 2025
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Good-Shepherd-Health-Care-System-Reviews-E951420.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Good-Shepherd-Health-Care-System-Hermiston-Reviews-EI_IE951420.0,32_IL.33,42_IC1151561.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Good-Shepherd-Health-Care-System-E951420-RVW51656900.htm
What nurses say · as of 2021
- gshealth.org
Employer website
- gshealth.org/nurse-residency-program
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- gshealth.org
Nursing here
- youtube.com/watch
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- youtube.com/watch
Nursing here
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