Sutter Coast Hospital
Hospital in Crescent City, CA
- $78k–$271k/yr posted pay across 13 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $35,000 on 12 roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 20 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 12, 2026Sources
For the Sutter Coast Hospital hiring team
2 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery who want to work in California or Oregon are open to offers for your roles.
- ER5 roles · 0 who fit
- ICU2 roles · 1 who fit
- L&D2 roles · 0 who fit
- Oncology1 role · 1 who fit
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The short version
You would clock into Labor and Delivery as part-time nights with flexible scheduling, or into Med-Surg on full-time 12-hour days that run 24 hours one week and 36 the next. You could see a $20,000 sign-on as an external Labor and Delivery or Med-Surg RN, with relocation help described as possible.
Employer research, Sep 12, 2026
You could see a $20,000 sign-on advertised if you come in as an external Labor and Delivery or Med-Surg RN.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comYou might get relocation assistance as an external Labor and Delivery or Med-Surg RN, depending on policy.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comYou would work Med-Surg as full-time 12-hour days, 24 hours one week and 36 the next.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- ER and ICU nurses: 8 of 20 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 6 of 20 roles accept an LPN or LVN
- Nurse practitioners: 2 of 20 roles are advanced practice roles
Nursing here
- Charting system
Epic
Sutter Coast Hospital · employer research
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- Scheduling
L&D posted as part-time nights with flexible scheduling; Med-Surg full-time 12-hour days, 24 hours one week and 36 the next
Sutter Coast Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Benefits
You could see a $20,000 sign-on for an external Labor and Delivery RN, per policy. You could see a $20,000 sign-on on the Medical Surgical RN posting. You might get relocation assistance as an external Labor and Delivery or Med-Surg RN, per policy.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$20,000 sign-on bonus for external Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery candidates at Sutter Coast Hospital, per Sutter Health policy
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
$20,000 sign-on bonus for Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical at Sutter Coast Hospital, Crescent City
As of 2026
- Relocation
Possible relocation assistance for external Labor and Delivery RN candidates at Sutter Coast Hospital, per Sutter Health policy
As of 2026
Sources
- Relocation
Relocation assistance advertised with the Medical Surgical RN posting at Sutter Coast Hospital
As of 2026
- Benefits
Medical Surgical RN monthly pay low end $9,187 at Sutter Coast Hospital, Crescent City (job-board listing)
As of 2026
- Benefits
Medical Surgical RN monthly pay high end $14,213 at Sutter Coast Hospital, Crescent City (job-board listing)
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- ERDays 2 · Nights 2$78k–$178k/yr6 open
- ICUNights 22 open
- L&DNights 22 open
Sutter Coast Hospital · Crescent City
Part-time night Labor and Delivery RN role requiring ACLS, NRP, fetal monitoring certificate, and 2 years' recent experience.
Sources
Sutter Coast Hospital · Crescent CitySource: talents.vaia.com - Med surg1 open
Sutter Coast Hospital · Crescent City, CA
Full-time 12-hour day Med-Surg RN; hours 24 one week and 36 the next; ACLS and 2 years' recent experience required.
Sources
Sutter Coast Hospital · Crescent City, CA - OncologyDays 11 open
- Vocational nursingDays 11 open
- Wound careDays 11 open
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Friendly staff and relatively chill pace
- Travelers describe a pretty chill hospital with friendly, helpful coworkers and a good fit for people who like hiking.
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As of 2026Source: noordinarypath.com- Acuity and busyness for a small hospital
- Staff say it can get extremely busy for a small hospital, and ICU work is often closer to step-down than true critical care.
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As of 2026Source: noordinarypath.com- Supplies and overnight resources
- Travelers report limited supplies and overnight constraints such as pharmacy draws and med mixing.
Sources
As of 2026Source: noordinarypath.com
More review themes
- ED culture
- Some social posts allege ED staff toxicity while others describe strong teamwork.
Sources
As of 2026Source: noordinarypath.com- Remote town, housing, and amenities
- Crescent City is remote with scarce housing, few shops and restaurants, and some petty-crime reports; Brookings, OR is often preferred for lodging.
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As of 2026Source: noordinarypath.com- RN review rating
- Compilation cites an Indeed RN rating of 4.2/5 for supportive management, work-life balance, pay, and culture.
Sources
As of 2026Source: noordinarypath.com
The hard parts
You may hit limited supplies overnight, including extra steps like pharmacy draws and mixing meds.
Sources
As of 2026Source: noordinarypath.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- 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 Sutter Coast Hospital hire new grads?
3 of 20 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 12 of 20 roles, up to $35,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 14 roles with a stated shift, 8 are day shifts and 6 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
ER (6), ICU (2), L&D (2), med surg (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Sutter Coast Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Sutter Coast Hospital
Crescent City
- RN
Crescent City
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN/LVN
Crescent City
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
Brookings
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN/LVN
- Day shift
Crescent City
- Sign-on bonus
- LVN
Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine
$194,000–$271,000/year
- NP
- Day shift
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN/LVN
- 8-hour days
- Sign-on bonus
- LVN
- 12-hour nights
Registered Nurse, Birthing Center
$54–$83/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
Registered Nurse, Emergency
$54–$83/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour days
Registered Nurse, Emergency
$56–$85/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
Registered Nurse II, Wound Care
$62–$87/hr
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Per diem
Registered Nurse, Emergency
$56–$85/hr
- RN
- 12-hour shifts
- Per diem
- LVN
- Full Time, 40 hours a week, 8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Tuition reimbursement
Want to work here?
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Sources
- noordinarypath.com/post/sutter-coast-hospital
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/sutter-health/registered-nurse-labor-and-delivery-45708915
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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