State of North Dakota
Hiring nurses in Jamestown, ND
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 on 1 role
- Hiring rotating and days
From 4 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 16, 2026Sources
For the State of North Dakota hiring team
2 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery are open to offers and fit your roles.
- infirmary1 role · 0 who fit
- Med-Surg1 role · 2 who fit
- Rehab1 role · 0 who fit
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The short version
This is state employment: nursing roles at James River Correctional Center currently carry hiring bonuses of $5,000 for RNs and $3,000 for LPNs.
Employer research, Sep 16, 2026
Staff consistently point to the health insurance and retirement plans as the part of this job worth staying for.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2023-06-10Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: all 4 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
Benefits
Hiring bonuses of $5,000 for RNs and $3,000 for LPNs at James River Correctional Center, with employees also citing health insurance and retirement plans as a strength.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$5,000.00
Registered Nurses eligible for hiring bonus at James River Correctional Center
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$3,000.00
Licensed Practical Nurses eligible for hiring bonus at James River Correctional Center
As of 2026
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Burnout and Benefits
- Staff note excellent health insurance and retirement plans, but report heavy patient caseloads and extended hours causing burnout.
Sources
As of 2023-06-10Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Employees describe heavy caseloads and long hours that wear people down, even while they praise the benefits.
Sources
As of 2023-06-10Source: 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?
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 4 roles, up to $5,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are rotating shifts and 1 is a day shift.
Which units are hiring?
infirmary (1), med surg (1) and rehab (1).
How do I apply?
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Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-State-of-North-Dakota-E362766-RVW77244928.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-06-10
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