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Mason General Hospital

Community hospital in Shelton, WA

  • Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 2 roles
  • Hiring nights
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Mason General Hospital workplace

From 2 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 2, 2026Sources

The short version

Mason General Hospital, now operating as Mason Health, is a Public Hospital District and independent health system located in Shelton, Washington. It is a licensed and accredited acute care hospital with more than 100 physicians (active, courtesy, and consulting) across 19 specialties.

Employer research, Jul 2, 2026

Nursing here

Benefits

Mason Health provides a comprehensive benefits package for both part-time and full-time employees. Health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance (employer-paid premiums for full-time), life insurance, short and long-term disability, and mental health resources (EAP, Talkspace, Calm App). Financial benefits include a retirement plan with 8% employer contribution (requiring 5% employee contribution), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and tuition assistance. Additional compensation incentives include student loan repayment assistance or a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying positions. Salary figures are derived from a stated hourly range of $42.76-$85.15/hr converted to annual full-time equivalent (2,080 hours).

The hard parts

  • Variable 12-hour night shift scheduling for some nursing positions

    Employer research, Jul 2, 2026

  • Some positions are part-time (0.9 FTE), which may limit full-time benefits eligibility

    Employer research, Jul 2, 2026

  • Located in Shelton, WA, a small community setting that may offer fewer urban amenities and career mobility options

    Employer research, Jul 2, 2026

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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?

Living in Shelton, WA

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Shelton sits along Oakland Bay in Mason County, a small Puget Sound community with deep timber heritage. It's a quieter gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, with Hood Canal and Olympic National Forest nearby. Nurses seeking smaller-town pace with ready access to saltwater and mountain trails may find Shelton a practical fit.

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State price level · Washington
7% above the national average
State index 107.0 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,365/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$69,598/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does Mason General Hospital hire new grads?

1 of 2 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on all 2 roles, up to $10,000.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Mason General Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.

Current openings at Mason General Hospital

Mason General Hospital logo

Mason General Hospital

Shelton, WA

Resource Nurse

$43–$85/hr

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • Night shift
  • Tuition reimbursement
Mason General Hospital logo

Mason General Hospital

Shelton, WA

Resource Nurse

$43–$85/hr

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • Night shift
  • Tuition reimbursement

Sources

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