Jackson Hospital
Hospital in Montgomery, AL
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 3 roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 10 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 17, 2026Sources
The short version
Jackson Hospital is an acute care hospital in Montgomery that also runs outpatient surgical services.
Employer research, Sep 17, 2026
An ED RN sign-on bonus of $10,000 is posted for full-time mid-shift hires who bring two years of comparable emergency experience.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.comThe emergency department hires across mid shift (11a-11p) plus straight 7a-7p and 7p-7a lines, so you can pick the rhythm that fits your sleep.
For experienced nursesSources
Reviewers describe a place where clinical skills grow, with team members and physicians who answer questions.
For new gradsSources
As of 2025-06-07Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Shifts listed include 12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a, 11a-11p) and 10.5-hour shifts (5:30a-4:00p); reviews mention flexible schedules.
Jackson Hospital · employer research
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Benefits
Benefit reviews split: some reviewers praise the package, others flag health insurance costs and note the traditional retirement plan was dropped. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is attached to the full-time ED mid-shift role for nurses with two years of comparable ED experience.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$10,000.00
Sign-on bonus for ED RN FT Mid Shift with 2 years comparable ED RN experience
As of 2026-09-17
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Units hiring now
- StepdownDays 1 · Nights 12 open
- Ambulatory surgeryDays 11 open
- ER1 open
- Outpatient surgeryDays 11 open
Jackson Hospital · Montgomery, AL
Employer operates Out Patient Surgery with shifts spanning 7a-7p and 5:30a-4:00p.
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- SurgeryDays 11 open
Emergency Department
Jackson Hospital · Montgomery, AL
Employer hiring for ED RN FT Mid Shift (11a-11p) and 7A-7P / 7P-7A full-time shifts.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation and Management
- Staff value good coworker camaraderie and flexible scheduling, but consistently express frustration over low compensation and unsupportive leadership.
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- Skill Development
- Staff note positive environments for learning and enhancing clinical skills alongside supportive team members and physicians.
Sources
As of 2025-06-07Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviews are mixed: alongside the camaraderie, staff voice steady frustration with pay and with leadership support, and older reviews flag health insurance and the end of the traditional retirement plan.
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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?
Living in Montgomery, AL
With living costs about 10% below the national average and commutes to Baptist Health running under 20 minutes, Montgomery simplifies daily shift life. Settle into historic Old Cloverdale for shaded walks to Café Louisa, or spend off-days tackling rapids at Montgomery Whitewater and exploring Blount Cultural Park.
Browse roles in Montgomery- Metro price level · Montgomery area
- 10% below the national average
- BEA index 89.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,089/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $56,811/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 3 of 10 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 9 roles with a stated shift, 7 are day shifts and 2 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Stepdown (2), ambulatory surgery (1), ER (1), outpatient surgery (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Jackson Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Jackson Hospital
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- FT 6:30 am- 7:00 pm with call rotation- RN Circulator
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 6:30 am- 7:00 pm
- Compact license OK
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Jackson-Hospital-Alabama-E27838-RVW69643916.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-17
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Jackson-Hospital-Alabama-E27838-RVW12722616.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-17
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