ScionHealth
Community Hospital · Watertown, WI
- 3
- open roles, live count
- 4.2
- Google rating
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Community Hospital
The city
Living in Watertown, WI
Watertown sits along the Rock River in southeastern Wisconsin, offering a small-town feel with easy access to Madison and Milwaukee. Its historic downtown features local shops and eateries, while nearby parks and trails provide outdoor options. A practical choice for nurses seeking quieter pace without losing regional connectivity.
Browse roles in Watertown- State price level · Wisconsin
- 6% below the national average
- State index 94.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,052/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $70,107/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
ScionHealth is one of the nation's leading health systems, operating both specialty and community hospital facilities.
- Community Hospital · Watertown
More about ScionHealth
In Watertown, WI, ScionHealth operates Watertown Regional Medical Center, an acute-care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that has earned national awards for quality care from organizations including Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, and The Leapfrog Group. The hospital provides care across multiple specialty services and holds numerous accreditations and certifications. ScionHealth positions itself as a system that puts caregivers at the forefront, providing tools, technology, and resources to enable exceptional patient and employee experiences. The organization emphasizes delivering the right level of care at the right time, close to home, and collaborates with caregivers and communities to find innovative solutions. For nurses, ScionHealth offers roles such as the RN – IV Therapy position, which involves direct patient care focused on intravenous therapy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient advocacy. The company culture is framed around values of courage, inclusion, and personal/professional thriving, though employee reviews reveal significant concerns about pay, management, and career advancement.
ScionHealth's stated purpose is to deliver outstanding care by supporting those who care most. The organization's core values include 'Value Every Voice' (emphasizing diversity, inclusion, harassment-free workplace, and workforce health/safety/privacy), 'Show Courage' (encouraging speaking up, non-retaliation, and ethical decision-making), and a commitment to leaning into new ideas so team members can thrive personally and professionally. Their Code of Conduct reflects values around equitable care, patient rights, quality commitment, corporate governance, environmental responsibility, and ethical compliance.
Why nurses stay
How they describe the culture
What nurses say in reviews
Indeed reports an overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews for ScionHealth. Positive themes from Indeed reviewers include an inclusive work environment, feeling of personal appreciation, and a supportive environment. Areas cited for improvement include general work happiness, sense of belonging, and time and location flexibility.
The good
- National recognition for quality care from Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, and The Leapfrog Group
- Inclusive work environment noted by employees
- Supportive environment and feeling of personal appreciation reported by some staff
- Caregiver-centered philosophy with investment in tools, technology, and resources
- Strong ethics and compliance framework with values-based programs
- Community-based care model delivering services close to home
The hard parts
- Very low pay and benefits rating (1.9/5 on Indeed)
- Poor job security and advancement opportunities rated 1.6/5 on Indeed
- Low management satisfaction rated 1.7/5 on Indeed
- Work-life balance challenges and limited time/location flexibility cited by reviewers
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 31, 2026
- Website
- watertownregional.com ↗
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