Sheridan Memorial Hospital
Community hospital in Sheridan, WY
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 on 1 role
- Hiring nights
From 4 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 19, 2026Sources
The short version
Sheridan Memorial runs a cottage-style long-term care program where 12 elders share a home-like cottage and the nurse-to-elder ratio sits at 1:24.
Employer research, Sep 19, 2026
A $5,000 sign-on bonus is attached to the Medical/Surgical RN opening, and the same amount shows up on the Women's Health (LDRP) posting.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: experiencedrn.comHospital posts have advertised relocation money alongside sign-on dollars for registered nurses, though those figures carry no clear date.
If you are moving hereSources
A new Behavioral Health Unit opens in 2026 with an outpatient clinic, crisis stabilization, and a six-bed inpatient psych unit, so there is ground-floor work for anyone who wants it.
For experienced nursesSources
Nursing here
- Nurse-to-patient
1:24
Sheridan Memorial Hospital · employer research
Benefits
An undated hospital post advertised an RN sign-on of $6,000 with $2,000 in relocation help, so confirm current terms with the recruiter.
Published pay and benefits
- Shift pay
Shift differential offered with competitive wages
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$5,000.00
Sign-on bonus for Women's Health Registered Nurse (LDRP)
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$5,000.00
Sign-on bonus for Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$5,000.00
Sign-on bonus for cottage Registered Nurse roles
As of 2026-09-08
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- Sign-on bonus
$6,000.00
Registered nurse sign on bonus
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- Relocation
$2,000.00
Registered nurse relocation bonus
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Units hiring now
- ICU1 open
- L&DNights 11 open
- PACU1 open
Long Term Care / Cottage Living
Sheridan Memorial Hospital · Sheridan, WY
In home-like cottages with 12 elders per cottage, nurse to elder ratio is 1:24, with CNA ratios 1:4 on day shift and 1:12 on night shift.
- Reported ratio
- 1:24
Sources
Women's Health (LDRP)
Sheridan Memorial Hospital · Sheridan, WY
Provides direct care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients; cross-training required to at least 1 other Women's and Children's unit.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- New grad hiring and development
- Reviewers note the hospital hires new grads in a community setting, but report minimal training and advancement support, causing nurses to leave for larger health systems.
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- Workplace culture and management
- A former nurse noted good pay and clean facilities but reported a negative environment with disrespectful behavior from physicians and management.
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As of 2023-08-10Source: glassdoor.com- Teamwork and rural staffing challenges
- Staff praise coworker camaraderie and safety, but note challenges with staffing ratios, management, and internal education offerings.
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As of 2019-08-30Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviewers who mention new grad hiring also report thin training and limited advancement, and say some nurses left for larger systems because of it.
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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 Sheridan, WY
Nestled at the base of the Bighorn Mountains in northern Wyoming, Sheridan blends frontier-town charm with easy outdoor access. Historic downtown offers brick-lined streets and local shops, while nearby trails and rodeo culture keep the Western spirit alive. A relaxed, close-knit community awaits nurses seeking a quieter pace and public-land recreation nearby.
Browse roles in Sheridan- State price level · Wyoming
- 7% below the national average
- State index 92.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $936/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $62,867/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Sheridan Memorial Hospital hire new grads?
1 of 4 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 4 roles, up to $5,000.
Which units are hiring?
ICU (1), L&D (1) and PACU (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Sheridan Memorial Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Sheridan Memorial Hospital
Registered Nurse
Posted 2 weeks ago
- RN
- Intensive Care Unit
- ADN accepted
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Nights
- Floating required
Sources
- experiencedrn.com/company/50526/sheridan-memorial-hospital
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/SheridanWyoHospital/posts/now-hiring-registered-nurses-up-to-15000-sign-on-bonus-and-relocation-assistance/4481334215221062
The short version, Nursing here
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Sheridan-Memorial-Hospital-Registered-Nurse-Sheridan-Reviews-EI_IE270811.0,26_KO27,43_IL.44,52_IC1138387.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-12-07
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Sheridan-Memorial-Hospital-E270811-RVW82409567.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-12-07
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Sheridan-Memorial-Hospital-RN-Staff-Nurse-Sheridan-Reviews-EI_IE270811.0,26_KO27,41_IL.42,50_IC1138387.htm
What nurses say · as of 2019-08-30
- sheridanhospital.org/about-us/careers
Nursing here · as of 2026
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