From 4 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 15, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be applying for Operating Room RN work posted at $26.00 to $36.10 an hour plus shift differentials, with a $1,000 sign-on. You can expect hours that flex with census, and staff have been able to sign up for call-offs when volume is low.
Employer research, Sep 15, 2026
You would clock in as an Operating Room RN at $26.00 to $36.10 an hour, plus shift differentials.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.comThe same OR posting lists a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.comAn RN described assignments as one-to-one up to one-to-four, including nights.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2017-08-21Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- PACU nurses: 2 of 4 roles
Nursing here
- Charting system
Meditech
OakLeaf Surgical Hospital · employer research
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- Scheduling
Hours flex with census; a former CNA said staff can sign up for call-offs when patient volume is low. An RN called the schedule flexible.
OakLeaf Surgical Hospital · employer research
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Benefits
You would see a $1,000 sign-on on the Operating Room RN posting. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Operating Room RN: $26.00 to $36.10 per hour plus shift differentials
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- Shift pay
Shift differentials offered for Operating Room RN; amounts not stated
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- Sign-on bonus
$1000 sign-on bonus for Operating Room RN
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- Relocation
Relocation referenced on Operating Room RN posting; amount not shown in excerpt
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Units hiring now
- PACURotating 12 open
- Med surgNights 11 open
- ORDays 11 open
Operating Room
Oakleaf Surgical Hospital
Employer advertised an OR RN role with $1000 sign-on and $26.00–$36.10/hr plus differentials.
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Oakleaf Surgical HospitalSource: facebook.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- pay and culture
- A current RN described good pay, flexibility, and a positive atmosphere and would recommend the workplace.
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As of 2022-04-03Source: glassdoor.com- census-driven hours
- Hours can swing when patient census changes.
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As of 2022-04-03Source: glassdoor.com- staffing ratios
- An RN praised very low patient assignments, from one-to-one up to one-to-four, including nights.
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As of 2017-08-21Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- administration communication
- Staff reported weak communication from administration about the facility’s direction and long-term goals.
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As of 2017-08-21Source: glassdoor.com- culture and low-census call-offs
- A former Altoona CNA called it a great company with decent pay and management and optional call-offs in low census, but warned about workplace drama.
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As of 2025-08-07Source: glassdoor.com- pay, turnover, and management
- A former Altoona pharmacist said pay was below market, turnover was high, and management was a drawback.
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As of 2023-06-21Source: glassdoor.com- meals and coworkers
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, and coworkers were described as nice.
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As of 2023-06-21Source: glassdoor.com- facility identity
- A former pharmacist argued the site does not function like a full hospital.
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As of 2023-06-21Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Hours can swing when census drops, and you may be signing up for a call-off on a light day.
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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?
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift, 1 is a night shift and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
PACU (2), med surg (1) and OR (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to OakLeaf Surgical Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at OakLeaf Surgical Hospital
Sources
- facebook.com/OakLeafSurgicalHospital/posts/1000-sign-on-bonusjob-summarythe-operating-room-rn-is-responsible-for-managing-a/5674701402639374
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Oakleaf-Surgical-Hospital-E194497-RVW16463647.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2017-08-21
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Oakleaf-Surgical-Hospital-E194497-RVW77595966.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2023-06-21
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Oakleaf-Surgical-Hospital-E194497-RVW62204392.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025-08-07
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