Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
Community hospital in Palmer, AK
- 125 beds
- Mostly night shifts
- New grads welcome on 3 roles
From 10 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 22, 2026Sources
The short version
Mat-Su Regional is a 125-bed acute care community hospital staffed by more than 800 healthcare professionals and run as part of Community Health Systems.
Employer research, Sep 22, 2026
There's an ED fellowship track for RNs here, and the hospital keeps recruiting for it on full-time nights.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-09-22Source: static.glassdoor.beLoan reimbursement runs up to $20,000 for qualifying positions, and tuition assistance is open to core employees.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-09-22Source: static.glassdoor.beNight shift incentives are offered for core nursing employees, so the hard hours come with something attached.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-22Source: static.glassdoor.be
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 3 of 10 roles welcome new grads, and there is a nurse residency
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 7 of the 10 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
RN ED Fellowship
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026-09-22Source: static.glassdoor.be- Tuition support
Tuition assistance is available for core employees.
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026-09-22Source: static.glassdoor.be- Loan assistance
Loan reimbursement program offering up to $20,000 for qualifying positions.
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026-09-22Source: static.glassdoor.be- Floating
Dedicated RN Float Pool positions maintained for full-time night shifts.
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026-09-22Source: static.glassdoor.be
Benefits
Benefits named in hiring materials include night shift incentives for core nursing employees, tuition assistance, and loan reimbursement up to $20,000 for qualifying positions.
Published pay and benefits
- Shift pay
Night shift incentives offered for core nursing employees
As of 2026-09-22
Sources
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation and overall satisfaction
- Employees rate compensation and benefits relatively well, with a 3.8 overall score and strong willingness to recommend.
Sources
As of 2026-09-22Source: glassdoor.com- Corporate hospital dynamics
- Staff note standard corporate hospital pressures and mixed experiences with middle management and administrative engagement.
Sources
As of 2026-09-22Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Staff describe the usual corporate hospital pressures and uneven experiences with middle management, even while rating compensation and overall satisfaction well.
Sources
As of 2026-09-22Source: glassdoor.com
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?
Common questions
Does Mat-Su Regional Medical Center hire new grads?
3 of 10 roles welcome new grads. Its nurse residency: RN ED Fellowship.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 10 roles with a stated shift, 7 are night shifts, 2 are day shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
PACU (2), float pool (1), ICU (1), L&D (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
House Supervisor RN PRN
Posted 2 weeks ago
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Monday-Friday| 7:30A-3:00PM(Closed Thursdays)
- Compact license OK
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Rotating shift
- OR Services
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Monday - Friday 7:00 - 4:30
- Compact license OK
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-MatSu-Regional-Medical-Center-EI_IE223852.11,40.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-22
- static.glassdoor.be/partner/jobListing.htm
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-22
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