Methodist Hospital Sacramento
Hospital in Sacramento, CA
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 on 4 roles
- Hiring nights and days
From 10 postings · Employer research Sep 17, 2026Sources
The short version
Posted emergency nurse roles carry a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for new hires who meet eligibility.
For experienced nursesSources
Permanent surgical acute and emergency nurse base pay starts at $72.64 an hour and tops out around $88.21.
For experienced nursesSources
Per diem definitive observation shifts are listed at $92.22 an hour, the highest posted rate we see here.
For travel nursesSources
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: 7 of 10 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Sacramento
- Day-shift nurses: 2 of the 3 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$72.64/hr
Permanent Surgical Acute Nurse
Sources
- Hourly pay
$72.64/hr
Permanent Emergency Nurse
Sources
- Hourly pay
$88.21/hr
Permanent Surgical Acute and Emergency Nurse maximum rate
Sources
- Hourly pay
$92.22/hr
Per Diem Definitive Observation Nurse rate
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
$15,000.00
Sign-on bonus for new hire Emergency Nurses meeting eligibility
Sources
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 Sacramento, CA
Anchored by UC Davis Health, Sacramento pairs Midtown’s farm-to-fork dining with cycling the American River Parkway. Living costs run about 7% above the national average, undercutting coastal California with accessible housing in Tahoe Park and College Glen. Expect Highway 50 rush-hour traffic and triple-digit summer heat, rewarded by 250-plus sunny days and easy Sierra getaways.
Browse roles in Sacramento- Metro price level · Sacramento area
- 7% above the national average
- BEA index 106.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,779/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $87,321/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Methodist Hospital Sacramento hire new grads?
7 of 10 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 4 of 10 roles, up to $15,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts and 1 is a day shift.
Which units are hiring?
L&D (3), ER (1), med surg (1) and observation (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Methodist Hospital Sacramento, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Methodist Hospital Sacramento
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
Sources
- zippia.com/emergency-room-nurse-davis-ca-jobs
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