Star Valley Health
Community hospital in Afton, WY
From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 20, 2026Sources
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The short version
You work across two towns. In Alpine you circulate in surgery: assess and monitor perioperatively, support the surgical team, full-time 36–40 hours a week, at a posted $36.60–$54.92 an hour, with about four weeks of PTO plus short-term sick leave, and Epic on the chart.
Employer research, Aug 20, 2026
Care Center RN and LPN roles list three full-time day shifts, a New Employee Bonus with no amount stated, and you chart in Epic.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- OR nurses: all 3 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 2 of 3 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Afton
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
OR Circulator posting says nurses stay current and mentor new team members.
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As of 2026- Charting system
Epic
From employer postings
- Scheduling
OR Circulator RN is full-time 36–40 hours/week; Care Center RN/LPN lists 3 full-time day shifts.
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As of 2026- Charge opportunities
Care Center RN/LPN duties include supervising, directing, and motivating CNAs and coordinating the resident care team.
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As of 2026
Benefits
OR posting: health, dental, vision, HSA, disability and life, retirement match, wellness program, about four weeks PTO plus short-term sick leave. Care Center: AD&D and disability insurance; New Employee Bonus for full- and part-time RN/LPN (amount not stated).
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Operating Room Circulator RN, Alpine WY, full-time; SimplyHired lists $36.60–$54.92/hr
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse, Afton WY, full-time; $34.38–$51.50/hr
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Care Center RN, Afton WY; employer range $33.65–$50.49/hr depending on experience
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Care Center LPN, Afton WY; employer range $22.68–$34.03/hr depending on experience
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
New Employee Bonus available for full- and part-time Care Center RN/LPN hires; amount not stated
As of 2026
- Benefits
OR Circulator RN posting: ~4 weeks PTO plus short-term sick leave
As of 2026
The units
OR/Surgery
Full-time OR Circulator RN in Alpine surgery; assess/monitor perioperatively and support the surgical team.
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Source location unconfirmedPre-Op/PACU
Full-time Pre-Op/PACU RN posted in Afton, WY at $34.38–$51.50/hr.
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Source location unconfirmedCare Center (LTC)
Afton Care Center RN/LPN role supervises CNAs, meds/ADLs; employer claims excellent patient-to-staff ratios.
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Source location unconfirmed
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- supportive culture
- An IT employee described supportive management, valued input, and a welcoming culture.
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As of 2025-12-17Source: glassdoor.com.au- below-market pay
- Same review said pay seems below industry standard.
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As of 2025-12-17Source: glassdoor.com.au- stable teams
- A current Afton IT admin called it a stable workplace with supportive teams.
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As of 2026-01-05Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- mixed overall ratings
- Afton page ~3.1/49% recommend (9 reviews); all-reviews page ~3.2/51% recommend (14 reviews).
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- CMA dissatisfaction
- Single CMA review scored the employer 1.0 with low marks on culture, work-life, and pay.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Pay has been described as below industry standard, and reviews sit around 3.1–3.2 stars with about 49–51% recommending the employer.
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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?
Common questions
Does Star Valley Health hire new grads?
2 of 3 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Star Valley Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Star Valley Health
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The hiring team at Star Valley Health sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Star-Valley-Health-Afton-Reviews-EI_IE3071361.0,18_IL.19,24_IC1138215.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-01-05
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Star-Valley-Health-Certified-Medical-Assistant-Reviews-EI_IE3071361.0,18_KO19,46.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com.au/Reviews/Star-Valley-Health-Reviews-E3071361.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025-12-17
- starvalleyhealth.org/locations/alpine-clinic
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