MERIT HEALTH WESLEY
Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS
- Hiring rotating and nights
- New grads welcome on 5 roles
From 6 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 25, 2026Sources
The short version
Night shift RN roles in Med-Surg, Step-Down, and Critical Care have carried a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for select positions.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.comIf you are moving in, the hiring push has been aimed at night shift on three specific units rather than a general call for applicants, so you can ask exactly which openings the bonus attaches to.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.comNurses here describe genuine peer support and closeness with the other nurses on the floor, which matters when you are still asking a lot of questions.
For new gradsSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 5 of 6 roles welcome new grads
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
Up to $20K sign-on bonus for select night shift RN positions in Med-Surg, Step-Down, and Critical Care
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$2,500.00
Sign-on bonus for full-time mammography technician
As of 2026
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Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Coworker Support and Camaraderie
- Staff report strong peer support, teamwork, and feeling close with fellow floor nurses.
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- Staffing and Resource Concerns
- Reviews report lack of support techs, phlebotomists, and pneumatic tube systems, requiring RNs to run labs and perform basic tech duties.
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As of 2023-01-11Source: glassdoor.com- Compensation and Raises
- Multiple reviews cite low baseline wages and minimal annual raises.
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More review themes
- Sick Leave and Holiday Policies
- A former nurse stated employees must use PTO for the first three days of illness before sick leave begins, and reported a lack of holiday pay.
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As of 2026-03-13Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviewers say support staffing is thin — no tube system on some units, limited techs and phlebotomists — so you may be drawing and running your own labs, and several nurses also describe low base wages and small annual raises.
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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 Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg, known as 'The Hub City,' blends college-town energy from the University of Southern Mississippi with a revitalized downtown and leafy historic districts. It's a laid-back south Mississippi midpoint between the Gulf Coast and Jackson.
Browse roles in Hattiesburg- State price level · Mississippi
- 13% below the national average
- State index 87.0 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does MERIT HEALTH WESLEY hire new grads?
5 of 6 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 3 are rotating shifts and 2 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
PACU (2), ER (1), med surg (1), OR (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to MERIT HEALTH WESLEY, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at MERIT HEALTH WESLEY
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Compact license OK
Emergency RN
MERIT Health WesleyHattiesburg, MS
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Emergency Services
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
Sources
- facebook.com/MeritHealthWesleyMS/posts/merit-health-wesley-is-hiring-night-shift-rnsmed-surg-step-down-critical-careup-/1199350102211343
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/nmhscareers/posts/north-mississippi-health-services-is-looking-to-add-an-experienced-registered-nu/782493337910663
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Merit-Health-Wesley-management-Reviews-EI_IE2406089.0,19_KH20,30.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-03-13
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Merit-Health-Wesley-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE2406089.0,19_KO20,36.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-03-13
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Merit-Health-Wesley-Reviews-E2406089.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-02-02
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