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The short version
You'll work in county government where people praise PTO and health insurance and still say the pay lags industry standards.
Employer research, Sep 7, 2026
You'll hear coworkers praise PTO and health insurance even as they say the paycheck lags local industry standards.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comA long-tenured coworker also pointed to overtime, mileage, and wellness activities next to those benefits.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2023-04-26Source: glassdoor.comSome people describe a friendly community feel; others mention favoritism, department silos, and a culture they call toxic.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
- Union representation
Union roles reported
From employer postings
- Scheduling
Corrections RN is 24/7/365 with weekend and holiday hours required; some non-RN staff describe a strict schedule with overtime
St. Louis County · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
You'll hear PTO and health insurance called generous. Overtime, mileage, and wellness activities get mentioned too, while Clayton parking comes out of your pocket.
Published pay and benefits
- Benefits
Pay often considered below industry standards for St. Louis County Government employees
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Former Staff RN reported low pay
As of 2019-10-05
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- benefits versus pay
- Employees praise generous benefits such as PTO and health insurance but say pay lags industry standards.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- culture and collaboration
- Some describe a friendly community feel; others report favoritism, silos between departments, and a toxic culture.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- management style
- Staff criticize communication, micromanagement, and rigid processes that limit flexibility.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- RN staffing and morale
- A former staff RN reported low pay, short staffing, poor management, corruption, and low morale.
Sources
As of 2019-10-05Source: glassdoor.co.in- weekday-only RN hours (older review)
- One former staff RN liked Monday–Friday hours with no holidays or weekends, which conflicts with the current corrections posting.
Sources
As of 2019-10-05Source: glassdoor.co.in- perks versus Clayton parking
- A long-tenured employee cited strong benefits, overtime, mileage, and wellness activities, but said Clayton workers pay for parking.
Sources
As of 2023-04-26Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Employees often say pay sits below industry standards, even when they like the benefits.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
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- 9% below the national average
- State index 90.8 (100 = national)
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Sources
- glassdoor.co.in/Reviews/Employee-Review-St-Louis-County-Government-E349504-RVW29636300.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2019-10-05
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/St-Louis-County-Government-Clayton-Reviews-EI_IE349504.0,26_IL.27,34_IC1158732.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-St-Louis-County-Government-E349504-RVW75871278.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2023-04-26
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