Olmsted Medical Center
Community Hospital · Rochester, MN
- 1
- open role, live count
- 61
- beds
- 3.1
- Google rating
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Community Hospital
- Shifts hiring now
- Days 1
Benefits
Health insurance, retirement plans, cafeteria discounts, and commuter benefits
What stands out
Experienced nurses
You work a 61-bed hospital where coworkers describe a friendly, family-like atmosphere and strong day-to-day teamwork.
As of 2026Source 1: allnurses.comSource 2: glassdoor.comSource 3: glassdoor.com
Experienced nurses
On Medical/Surgical and Critical Care you care for infants through older adults, including pacemaker and cardiac post-surgical patients, with three beds in a dedicated Special Care area and remote telemetry.
Moving here
OMC operates a Level IV trauma hospital with a 24-hour emergency department among roughly 25 locations and 35-plus specialties in Rochester.
Experienced nurses
Staffing runs about 1.72 RNs per bed across 61 beds, with reported occupancy near 20.6% and average stays of 2.3 days.
More about working here
Moving here
In 2026 OMC was named Minnesota's most socially responsible hospital in the Lown Institute rankings and holds national Platinum Hospital recognition.
Experienced nurses
A recent posting lists $35.01 an hour, with benefits described as health insurance, retirement plans, cafeteria discounts, and commuter benefits.
From employer postingsAs of 2026-07-26 · 2026Source: olmmed.org
New graduates
You join a non-profit founded in 1949 that serves more than 330,000 patients a year and carries Minnesota Hospital Association recognition for pressure ulcer and fall prevention.
As of 2026Source 1: olmmed.orgSource 2: glassdoor.comSource 3: olmmed.org
The city
Living in Rochester, MN
Home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, Rochester blends small-town Minnesota warmth with a globally connected medical community. The Zumbro River winds through downtown, offering riverside trails and green space. For RNs seeking career-defining work in a manageable, welcoming city, Rochester delivers a rare mix of prestige and comfort.
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- Metro price level · Rochester area
- 9% below the national average
- BEA index 90.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,399/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $89,389/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You step into a non-profit community hospital that has been part of Rochester since 1949. Olmsted Medical Center runs about 61 beds, including a Level IV trauma hospital with a 24-hour emergency department, and serves more than 330,000 patients a year across 35-plus specialties and roughly 25 locations.
- Community Hospital · Rochester
- Hiring days
More about Olmsted Medical Center
On Medical/Surgical and Critical Care you see infants through older adults. Three beds sit in a dedicated Special Care area; remote telemetry is part of the work, along with pacemaker and cardiac post-surgical care. Coworkers talk about a friendly, family-like atmosphere and strong teamwork. Staffing figures land around 1.72 RNs per bed, with occupancy reported near 20.6% and average stays of 2.3 days. A recent posting lists $35.01 an hour—below nearby Mayo figures in our data. Benefits described include health insurance, retirement plans, cafeteria discounts, and commuter benefits. Reviews also flag management as disconnected and advancement as limited. In 2026 the organization was named Minnesota's most socially responsible hospital by the Lown Institute and holds Platinum Hospital recognition.
Partnering for better health and better lives. Values prioritize patients, people, and communities.
Working here
Culture and working life
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive small-community culture
- Employees describe a friendly, family-like atmosphere with strong teamwork and supportive coworkers.
- Management distrust and disconnection
- Reviews portray management as untrustworthy and disconnected from staff needs, with calls for better communication.
- Limited advancement and favoritism
- Many feel advancement is limited and promotions often based on favoritism rather than merit.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Understaffing and overtime pressure
- Flexibility in scheduling is valued, but understaffing and mandatory overtime disrupt work-life balance for some.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Overall ratings snapshot
- Overall Glassdoor 3.5/5 from 47 reviews; 64% would recommend; CEO approval 71%; nurse-specific page shows 3.0 from 1 review.
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.comSource 3: glassdoor.com
What to weigh
Reviews describe management as disconnected from staff needs and say advancement often feels limited or driven by favoritism.
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Jun 19, 2026
- Website
- olmmed.org ↗
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Open counts come from the live roles below. Source links show where unit details were reported.
- GeneralDays 11 open
Medical/Surgical and Critical Care
21 hospital beds, three in dedicated Special Care area; care for infants through older adults; pacemaker and cardiac post-surgical care.
- Equipment and technology
- Special Care Unit higher-level treatment; remote telemetry
Hospital / ED
OMC operates a Level IV trauma hospital with 24-hour Emergency department among its locations.
- Equipment and technology
- Level IV trauma hospital with 24-hour emergency room
System staffing overview
allnurses lists 61 beds, 105 RNs (170 total nurses), 1.72 RNs per bed, occupancy 20.6%, avg stay 2.3 days.
- Reported ratio
- 1.72 RNs per bed
- Equipment and technology
- 61 total beds; Staffing Grade A
Open roles
Current openings at Olmsted Medical Center
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