From 4 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 14, 2026Sources
The short version
You are weighing Peterson Health in Kerrville, Texas. On the floor and in the clinics, nurses have described coworkers as super nice and caring about patients and each other.
Employer research, Aug 14, 2026
Experienced critical care and ICU RNs have been offered a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time permanent roles.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2020-01-24Source: facebook.comOutpatient RN full-time options include four 10-hour or five 8-hour shifts with no nights, no call, no weekends, and no holidays.
For experienced nursesSources
Relocation assistance has been mentioned alongside ICU RN sign-on postings, and Kerrville is described as lower cost of living with attainable home prices.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2020-01-24Source: facebook.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- OR nurses: 2 of 4 roles
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Outpatient RN: full-time option of four 10-hour or five 8-hour shifts; no nights, no call, no weekends, no holidays. Reviews cite biased scheduling, need to streamline clinician scheduling, and mixed flexible vs high-ratio concerns.
Peterson Health · employer research
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Benefits
Sign-on bonuses posted for some full-time experienced ICU/critical care roles; relocation assistance mentioned alongside; outpatient schedules without nights, call, weekends, or holidays on listed patterns.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$10,000 sign-on bonus for experienced critical care/ICU RN, full-time permanent
As of 2020-01-24
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- Sign-on bonus
$4,000 FT sign-on bonus with 1-year commitment (positions referenced with Peterson Health)
As of 2026
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- Relocation
Relocation assistance mentioned alongside ICU RN sign-on posting
As of 2020-01-24
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- Benefits
Staff RN review stated pay is decent
As of 2019-08-16
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Friendly supportive coworkers
- Staff described as super nice and caring about patients and each other; friendly atmosphere noted across reviews.
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- Management and scheduling favoritism
- Former Staff RN cited dictator-style management, biased scheduling favoring buddies, and admin not backing patients over doctors.
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As of 2019-08-16Source: glassdoor.com- Overall culture mixed with turnover concerns
- AI summary of reviews notes friendly supportive culture alongside toxic pockets, high turnover, uneven management, and burnout from ratios/scheduling.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Positive team environment in home health
- Recent Home Health LVN review praised great team and positive environment; wanted clinician scheduling streamlined.
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As of 2025-05-29Source: glassdoor.sg- Long-tenure RN satisfaction
- RN with over eight years called it a great place where people care about patient care and each other.
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As of 2014-05-15Source: glassdoor.sg
The hard parts
A former staff RN described dictator-style management and biased scheduling that favored buddies, and broader reviews note uneven management and turnover concerns.
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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?
Living in Kerrville, TX
Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country along the Guadalupe River, Kerrville offers a relaxed, small-town pace with a strong community feel. It's known for scenic drives, seasonal festivals, and easy access to outdoor recreation. A welcoming spot for nurses seeking a quieter lifestyle without straying too far from San Antonio.
Browse roles in Kerrville- State price level · Texas
- 3% below the national average
- State index 97.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,086/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $62,102/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Peterson Health hire new grads?
1 of 4 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
OR (2) and pre admission (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Peterson Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Peterson Health
- LVN
- 8-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- facebook.com/petersonhealth/posts/peterson-health-is-looking-for-an-experienced-critical-care-nurse-to-join-our-ic/3479253098811268
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2020-01-24
- facebook.com/TexasHHSC/posts/join-the-kerrville-state-hospital-team-positions-offer-employee-wellness-program/1317779933714402
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Peterson-Health-E774689-RVW28670940.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Peterson-Health-Reviews-E774689.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Peterson-Health-E774689-RVW4228862.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- petersonhealth.com
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