St. Joseph's/Candler
Health system in Savannah, GA
From 10 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 7, 2026Sources
The short version
Most hospital staff here work three 12-hour shifts, with some 4-10s and 5-8s depending on the role and department, so there is more than one shape a week can take.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comThere is a named PTAP residency coordinator and nursing professional development practitioner, Laura Friday, DHA, MSN, BBA, RN, NEA-BC, so a new graduate has a specific person attached to the residency.
For new gradsSources
Reviewers keep returning to the same point about the people: helpful colleagues, strong peer teamwork, and a welcoming clinical culture.
If you are moving hereSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Med surg and oncology nurses: 4 of 10 roles
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Most hospital staff work 3 12-hour shifts, with some 4 10s and 5 8s available depending on role and department.
St. Joseph's/Candler · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Nursing leadership
Laura Friday, DHA, MSN, BBA, RN, NEA-BC · PTAP Residency Coordinator / Nursing Professional Development Practitioner
St. Joseph's/Candler
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation and Raises
- Staff across several nursing and allied roles report that baseline compensation and annual pay increases lag behind regional cost of living.
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- Workplace Camaraderie and Culture
- Reviewers consistently praise helpful colleagues, strong peer teamwork, and an overall welcoming and inclusive clinical culture.
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- Health Insurance Restrictions
- Staff note health benefit plans strictly restrict coverage to in-network system providers and facilities.
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As of 2026-03-07Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Staffing Pressures
- Multiple clinical workers report tight budgets and routine short staffing across various inpatient areas.
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The hard parts
Staff in several nursing and allied roles report that base pay and annual raises trail the regional cost of living, and several describe tight budgets with routine short staffing on inpatient units.
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 hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
Living in Savannah, GA
Trade sterile halls for moss-draped live oaks and historic squares. In Savannah, post-shift downtime means strolls through Forsyth Park, saltwater breezes off Tybee Island, and River Street's riverfront cobblestones. With a cost of living about 5% below the national average, your nursing paycheck stretches significantly further in coastal Georgia.
Browse roles in Savannah- Metro price level · Savannah area
- 5% below the national average
- BEA index 95.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,382/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $57,137/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does St. Joseph's/Candler hire new grads?
3 of 10 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (2), oncology (2) and wound care (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to St. Joseph's/Candler, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from St. Joseph's/Candler
Staff Nurse
Posted 6 days ago
Staff Nurse
Posted 2 weeks ago
- RN
- ADN accepted
- 8-week orientation
- RN
- ADN accepted
- 8-week orientation
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Per diem
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/St-Joseph-s-Candler-Health-System-pay-Reviews-EI_IE21035.0,33_KH34,37.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/St-Joseph-s-Candler-Health-System-Reviews-E21035.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-St-Joseph-s-Candler-Health-System-E21035-RVW75532791.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/St.-Joseph's__candler/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- sjchs.org/resource-hub/smart-living-magazine/january-february-2024/ask-a-magnet-nurse
The short version, Nursing here
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