Southern Illinois Healthcare
Community hospital in Herrin, IL
- 325 beds
- Hiring days
- Nurse residency
From 4 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be joining a four-hospital non-profit system anchored in Carbondale and Herrin, with roughly 325 beds and a float pool that reaches Harrisburg Medical Center, Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, and St. Joseph Memorial in Murphysboro.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
Float B per diem pays a $70 flat hourly rate, with time and a half after 40 hours plus night and weekend differentials.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: sih.netThe SIH Vizient RN Residency hires year-round and pairs you with a trained preceptor for a full 16-week orientation plus first-year mentoring.
For new gradsSources
If you live 75 or more miles out, Float B internal contracts add an $1,800 stipend for six weeks or $3,600 for twelve.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: sih.net
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: SIH Vizient RN Residency Program · Vizient · Applications: Hires year-round; group interviews annually beginning of year for larger summer cohorts
Not a fit
- Nurses who want one home unit: 2 of 4 roles float between units
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
SIH Vizient RN Residency Program · Vizient · Applications: Hires year-round; group interviews annually beginning of year for larger summer cohorts
Southern Illinois Healthcare · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: sih.net- Preceptors and orientation
Guided clinical experience with trained preceptor; 16-week orientation; professional mentoring; Excellence in Precepting award exists
Southern Illinois Healthcare · employer research
Sources
- Scheduling
Float B per diem: min 36 hrs/6-week schedule, no weekends, no holidays; Weekend Option Day Shift available on Inpatient Rehab
Southern Illinois Healthcare · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: sih.net- Floating
System RN Float Pool floats to all 4 hospitals; inpatient RNs float to other SIH units within competency; extra-shift incentives after commitment
Southern Illinois Healthcare · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: sih.net- Charge opportunities
RN Shift Supervisor roles available (e.g., Progressive Care Unit nights at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale)
Southern Illinois Healthcare · employer research
Sources
As of 2023-08-25Source: facebook.com- Nursing leadership
Heather Julian, MSN, RN, NPD-BC · SIH Nursing Professional Development Outcomes Leader - Nurse Residency & Pre-Licensure Nursing Partnerships
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Sources
Benefits
Float pool night and weekend differentials; Float B internal-contract stipend $1800 (6-week) or $3600 (12-week) when 75+ miles from the hospital; extra-shift incentives after commitment.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Float B (Per Diem) RN Float Pool: $70 flat rate with time and a half after 40 hours
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse-Stepdown ICU Full Time Night Shift, Carbondale: $31.25 - $49.06 an hour
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
RN Shift Supervisor Progressive Care Unit night shift, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale: $35.50 - $55.22/hr + night shift differential
As of 2023-08-25
Sources
- Shift pay
Float Pool: shift differential for nights and weekends
As of 2026
Sources
- Benefits
Internal contracts for Float B: $70 flat rate PLUS extra hourly pay based on contract; 6-12 week contracts; 24-36 hrs/week
As of 2026
Sources
- Benefits
Float B internal contract stipend if 75+ miles from hospital: $1800 for 6-week or $3600 for 12-week contract
As of 2026
Sources
Units hiring now
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Residency length appreciation
- Herrin nurses who completed residency said the long support period felt excessive at first but they were grateful afterward and it helped clarify career path.
Sources
As of 2021-02-23Source: kfvs12.com- Flex pool pay
- Reddit user said SIH flex pool nurses get roughly an extra $10 or more if they can flex ICU/ED.
Sources
As of 2022Source: reddit.com- Culture and rapport
- Employer careers messaging emphasizes collaborative culture, professional respect, and family-like environment with patient rapport.
Sources
As of 2023-08-16Source: facebook.com
The hard parts
Across the system the average NurseScore sits at 23.3 out of 100.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
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 Herrin, IL
Herrin is a small southern Illinois city with a quiet, close-knit community feel. Located in Williamson County, it offers easy access to the Shawnee National Forest's outdoor recreation and sits near Carbondale, home to Southern Illinois University. A practical choice for nurses seeking small-town living with regional amenities nearby.
Browse roles in Herrin- State price level · Illinois
- about the national average
- State index 100.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,002/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $59,975/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Southern Illinois Healthcare hire new grads?
Its nurse residency: SIH Vizient RN Residency Program · Vizient · Applications: Hires year-round; group interviews annually beginning of year for larger summer cohorts.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Infusion (1) and rehab (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Southern Illinois Healthcare, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Southern Illinois Healthcare
- RN
Southern Illinois Healthcare
United States
- RN
- Day Shift
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Day shift
- Floating required
Sources
- allnurses.com/employers/southern-illinois-healthcare-s448
The hard parts · as of 2026
- facebook.com/CareersatSIH/posts/shift-supervisor-sih-memorial-hospital-of-carbondale-is-looking-for-an-rn-who-wa/314881484392244
Nursing here · as of 2023-08-25
- facebook.com/CareersatSIH/posts/calling-all-nurses-were-looking-for-compassionate-and-caring-people-to-join-us-w/310378771509182
What nurses say · as of 2023-08-16
- kfvs12.com/2021/02/23/sih-accepting-applications-registered-nurse-residency-program
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/nursing/comments/t2630c/my_hospital_group_aint_to_bad_with_its_pay
What nurses say · as of 2022
- sih.net
Employer website
- sih.net/careers/nursing-careers/system-rn-float-pool
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- sih.net/careers/nursing-careers/rn-residency-program
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- sih.net/sih-stories/workforce-education-and-opportunities/2026-nursing-recognition
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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