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Midland Care Connection

Hiring nurses in Topeka, KS

  • Sign-on bonus up to $2,500 on 1 role
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From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 19, 2026Sources

The short version

Midland Care Connection is a non-profit community health organization founded in 1978 that provides PACE, hospice, palliative care, and home health across northeast Kansas.

Employer research, Sep 19, 2026

  1. Schedules are stated plainly: the PACE Clinic runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Hospice House staffs dedicated night shifts.

    If you are moving here
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  2. A registered nurse said the appeal was knowing participants and moving among community settings instead of being confined to one building, with the tradeoff of real mileage on the car.

    For experienced nurses
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    As of 2023-09-19Source: glassdoor.com

Nursing here

Tuition support

Features an on-site education center providing ongoing professional development and continuing education (CEU) credits.

Midland Care Connection · employer research

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As of 2026
Scheduling

PACE Clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Hospice House utilizes dedicated night shifts.

Midland Care Connection · employer research

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Benefits

Health, dental, vision and Rx coverage, FSA/HSA with employer contributions, a 403(b) match, PTO and 6 holidays, $20k life/AD&D, EAP, a uniform allowance, volunteer time, and CEUs through the on-site education center.

Published pay and benefits

Sign-on bonus

$2,500 sign-on bonus for Clinic LPN in the PACE Program, distributed in increments at 6 months and 1 year

As of 2026

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Care variety vs driving burden
A registered nurse appreciated interacting with participants and working across various community settings instead of being confined to one building, though noted significant vehicle mileage.
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As of 2023-09-19Source: glassdoor.com
Schedule flexibility vs workload
A nurse noted good flexibility for personal departures when needed, but observed that workloads can become excessively heavy at times.
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As of 2026-01-13Source: glassdoor.ca
Peer teamwork vs safety and leadership
A former practical nurse valued peer teamwork and fair pay but criticized management attentiveness, safety support, and an excessive volume of meetings.
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As of 2025-08-21Source: glassdoor.ca
More review themes
Participant relationships in regional sites
A practical nurse enjoyed the manageable pace that allows for building strong participant relationships, but felt regional branches could feel overlooked by central administration.
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As of 2025-02-01Source: glassdoor.ca

The hard parts

  • Nurses describe good flexibility when life comes up, but also stretches when the workload gets excessively heavy, and one former practical nurse criticized management attentiveness, safety support, and too many meetings.

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    As of 2026-01-13 · 2025-08-21Source: glassdoor.ca

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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
  • Where would I work, and on which unit or team?

Living in Topeka, KS

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Anchored by Stormont Vail Health and the state capitol dome, Topeka pairs major regional clinical hubs with a cost of living about 11% below the national average. Decompress along Lake Shawnee’s waterfront trails, wander the NOTO Arts District’s vibrant murals, and build your nursing career without big-city traffic or inflated housing costs.

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Metro price level · Topeka area
11% below the national average
BEA index 88.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$979/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$56,956/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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

Common questions

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on the one role, up to $2,500.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Midland Care Connection, and we tell you what happens next.

Roles from Midland Care Connection

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Midland Care Connection

Topeka, KS

  • Sign-on bonus
  • LPN
  • Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • CEU allowance

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