Merit Health River Oaks
Community hospital in Flowood, MS
- Hiring rotating
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 4 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into Merit Health River Oaks at 1030 River Oaks Drive in Flowood, a Community Health Systems hospital with emergency, critical care, maternity, pediatric, surgical, stroke, heart, bariatric, and ortho services on one campus.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
The Emergency Department is actively hiring RNs, including nights on the OB Emergency Room track, so you can step into acute work without guessing whether the unit needs you.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comEducation assistance and student loan support sit in the benefits package, which matters when you are still carrying school debt.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comHospital-wide staffing shows about 1.34 RNs per bed and a CMS staffing grade B, and nurses have described the place as having strong ratios with an acute-care feel.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 4 roles welcomes new grads
- Per diem nurses: 3 of 4 roles are per diem
Nursing here
- Career development
Opportunities for professional development and career growth mentioned in job postings
Merit Health River Oaks · employer research
Sources
As of 2026- Tuition support
Education assistance offered as part of benefits package
Merit Health River Oaks · employer research
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As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com- Loan assistance
Student loan support included in benefits
Merit Health River Oaks · employer research
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As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com- Scheduling
Nights shifts posted for RN OB Emergency Room; PRN Emergency Room RN available; PTO for vacation, holidays, and illness
Merit Health River Oaks · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and Rx; 401(k) with match; PTO and EIB for vacation, holidays, and illness; life and disability; FSA; education assistance; student loan support.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$37-$48/hr
Registered Nurse, BSN total hourly pay range at Merit Health River Oaks
As of 2025-04-10
Sources
- Annual pay
$65,000-$85,000/year
RN OB Emergency Room: Nights estimated annual pay
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
RN hiring event advertised up to $30K sign-on bonus
As of 2023
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- Sign-on bonus
$30,000 sign-on bonus referenced for pharmacy role at Merit Health River Oaks
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- ER1 open
- Float poolRotating 11 open
ICU
Director of ICU role oversees adult and geriatric critical care nursing with 24-hour accountability.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedEmergency Department
Actively hiring Registered Nurse Emergency Department and RN OB Emergency Room nights roles.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comHospital-wide
CMS staffing grade B; RN per bed 1.34; HPPD nursing 14.1; 143 RN staff and 29 LPN/LVN.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing levels
- Described as having strong staffing levels and ratios with an acute-care feel and emergency readiness focus.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com- Nurse communication / patient satisfaction
- Patient surveys rate nurse communication poorly (1/5) with about two-thirds reporting positive experiences.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com- Nurse reviews availability
- No nurse culture reviews posted yet on the allnurses facility page.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
The hard parts
Patient surveys rate nurse communication poorly at 1 out of 5, with only about two-thirds of patients reporting positive experiences.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.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?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in FLOWOOD, MS
Flowood offers a quiet suburban feel just outside Jackson, with easy access to the Ross Barnett Reservoir for weekend kayaking and waterfront relaxation. It is a practical, family-friendly base where nurses can enjoy a slower pace while staying close to Mississippi's capital city amenities.
Browse roles in FLOWOOD- State price level · Mississippi
- 13% below the national average
- State index 87.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,430/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $83,880/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Merit Health River Oaks hire new grads?
1 of 4 roles welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
ER (1) and float pool (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Merit Health River Oaks, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Merit Health River Oaks
Merit Health Float Pool RN, PRN
Posted 2 weeks ago
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Per diem
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Per diem
- Compact license OK
Sources
- allnurses.com/hospitals/mississippi/flowood/merit-health-river-oaks-r2674
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- facebook.com/FlowersHospital/posts/-eligible-positions-may-qualify-for-a-15000-sign-on-bonusthis-is-your-chance-to-/1629743432485310
Nursing here · as of 2023
- facebook.com/MeritHealth/posts/take-your-pharmacy-career-to-the-next-level-with-merit-health-river-oaks-where-y/1553341173460580
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Salary/Merit-Health-River-Oaks-Registered-Nurse-BSN-Salaries-E5109829_DAO.htm
Nursing here · as of 2025-04-10
- merithealthriveroaks.com
Employer website
- talents.vaia.com/companies/merit-health-river-oaks/rn-ob-emergency-room-nights-120066721
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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