From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 18, 2026Sources
The short version
The cath lab runs two identical Philips-equipped suites with an average door-to-balloon time of 45 minutes, so STEMI activations move fast.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-18Source: lakeregional.comA 35-bed Level III emergency department sits inside a hospital that is also a Level II Stroke Center, so you see acuity without a metro-sized campus.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-18Source: lakeregional.comBedside work is spread across an 18-bed ICU/CCU, a 22-bed stepdown unit, and a 12-bed observation unit, which gives you room to move without changing employers.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-18Source: lakeregional.com
Nursing here
- Loan assistance
Student loan assistance available; qualifies for PRIMO and NHSC programs.
Lake Regional Health System · employer research
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As of 2026-09-18Source: lakeregional.com
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
$78,000.00/year
Glassdoor estimated base pay for Registered Nurse (RN) in Osage Beach, MO
As of 2026-09-18
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- Annual pay
Glassdoor estimated base pay for Registered Nurse (RN) in Eldon, MO ($78K - $99K/yr)
As of 2026-09-18
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- Relocation
$10,000.00
Physician & APP positions relocation reimbursement allowance
As of 2026-09-18
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- Benefits
Advantis Medical 13-week ER Travel Nurse contract weekly pay ($2,217/wk)
As of 2026-09
The units
Emergency Department
Lake Regional Hospital · Osage Beach, MO
35-bed Level III emergency department; facility is also a Level II Stroke Center.
- Equipment and technology
- Level III trauma center
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ICU / CCU
Lake Regional Hospital · Osage Beach, MO
Features an 18-bed intensive/coronary care unit and 24-hour cardiovascular surgery department.
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Stepdown Unit
Lake Regional Hospital · Osage Beach, MO
Hospital includes a 22-bed stepdown unit.
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Observation Unit
Lake Regional Hospital · Osage Beach, MO
Hospital maintains a 12-bed observation unit.
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Family Birth Center / Nursery
Lake Regional Hospital · Osage Beach, MO
Designated Level II Nursery performing approximately 600 deliveries per year.
- Equipment and technology
- Level II Nursery
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Cancer Center / Infusion
Lake Regional Hospital · Osage Beach, MO
Oncology team includes six chemotherapy/biotherapy RNs, Varian Linear Accelerator, and ~450 new cancer cases yearly.
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Cardiac Cath Lab
Lake Regional Hospital · Osage Beach, MO
Two identical Cath Lab Suites with Philips Imaging equipment and an average door-to-balloon time of 45 minutes.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation and Benefits
- Staff note compensation lags behind regional expectations and benefit coverage has seen reductions over time.
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- Coworker Teamwork
- Employees consistently highlight supportive, friendly coworkers and strong collaborative teamwork on the floor.
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- Work-Life Balance and Schedule
- Staff appreciate manageable workloads that are not always hectic and schedules that support personal life.
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More review themes
- Upper Management and Culture
- Some praise modern leadership and receptiveness to input, while others report intimidating management behavior.
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The hard parts
Staff reviews say pay trails what people expect for the region and that benefit coverage has been trimmed over time.
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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 Osage Beach, MO
Anchored along US-54 near Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach trades metro bustle for shoreline living. Commute from low-maintenance cove condos to shifts, then unwind exploring Ha Ha Tonka’s stone castle ruins or docking at Backwater Jacks. Expect car-dependent driving, heavy summer boat traffic, and peaceful winters in this Lake of the Ozarks hub.
Browse roles in Osage Beach- State price level · Missouri
- 9% below the national average
- State index 90.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $772/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $55,994/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Roles from Lake Regional Health System
- RN
- Day shift
Sources
- glassdoor.co.in/Reviews/Lake-Regional-Health-System-pay-Reviews-EI_IE121197.0,27_KH28,31.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-18
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Lake-Regional-Health-System-E121197-RVW87049210.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-18
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Lake-Regional-Health-System-E121197-RVW33139550.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026-09-18
- lakeregional.com/careers/physician-and-advanced-practice-professionals
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-18
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