Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Community hospital in Ottumwa, IA
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 on 1 role
- Hiring days and nights
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 11 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 17, 2026Sources
The short version
A full-time Emergency Services RN role carries a $15,000 commitment bonus tied to a two-year stay, so the money follows you staying put rather than signing fast.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026 · 2026-09-17Our single posting here sits at $57.11 an hour on a 13-week contract, and a separately posted 11-week ER travel assignment listed $2,085 a week on 3x12s.
For travel nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-17 · 2026Relocation assistance is part of the RN hiring pitch, alongside a posted sign-on bonus for registered nurses.
If you are moving hereSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 11 roles welcomes new grads
- Med surg nurses: 5 of 11 roles
Nursing here
Benefits
Posted incentives include a $15,000 two-year commitment bonus for full-time Emergency Services RNs, a separate RN sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
Commitment bonus of $15,000 with a 2-year commitment for Full-Time Emergency Services RN
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$20,000.00
Sign-on bonus for registered nurses
Sources
- Relocation
Relocation assistance offered for registered nurses
Sources
- Benefits
Advantis Medical 11-week travel ER RN contract paying $2,085/week (3x12 schedule)
As of 2026
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Coworker camaraderie
- Staff praise tight-knit, welcoming teams and supportive coworker relationships in a community hospital setting.
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- Staffing shortages and floating
- Staff report regular short staffing and pressure to float across units, with high workloads creating safety concerns.
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- Management and for-profit governance
- Employees note micromanagement and disconnect between corporate priorities and frontline patient care.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviews through 2024 and into 2026 point to recurring short staffing, floating pressure, and a gap between corporate priorities and what the bedside needs — worth asking about directly in your interview.
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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?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Ottumwa, IA
Straddling the Des Moines River, Ottumwa pairs converted downtown lofts and quiet ranch homes near Wildwood Park with easy 12-to-16-minute hospital commutes across the river bridges. Off duty, decompress along 16 miles of Wapello County trails or across 340-acre Greater Ottumwa Park, anchoring your nursing career in an easygoing, tight-knit southeast Iowa community.
Browse roles in Ottumwa- State price level · Iowa
- 12% below the national average
- State index 87.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $921/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $61,103/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Ottumwa Regional Health Center hire new grads?
1 of 11 roles welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 11 roles, up to $15,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 8 roles with a stated shift, 4 are day shifts and 4 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (5), critical access (1) and ER (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Ottumwa Regional Health Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Med/Surg
Posted last week
- CNA
- Day shift
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Med/Surg
Posted last week
- CNA
- Night shift
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - PRN - Float
Posted last week
- CNA
- Per diem
Patient Care Technician (PCT), PRN - Med/Surg
Posted last week
- Per diem
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - PRN MedSurg
Posted last week
- CNA
- Per diem
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Med/Surg
Posted last week
- CNA
- Night shift
RN
$57/hr
- New grads welcomed · reported
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Travel contract
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Ratio 1:4
- 12-hour days
Sources
- facebook.com/OttumwaRegionalHealthCenter/posts/were-hiring-registered-nurses-join-our-team-of-healthcare-professionals-and-make/1610810107721000
The short version, Nursing here
- glassdoor.co.in/Reviews/Employee-Review-Ottumwa-Regional-Health-Center-E121749-RVW97834232.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-07-22
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Ottumwa-Regional-Health-Center-Reviews-E121749.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-07-22
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