Watertown Regional Medical Center

Community hospital in Watertown, WI

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 7 roles
Hiring days and nights
New grads welcome on 1 role

Watertown Regional Medical Center workplace

From 13 postings and the employer’s siteSources

The short version

Watertown Regional Medical Center is an acute-care hospital located in Watertown, Wisconsin, serving the surrounding communities of Lake Mills, Johnson Creek, Waterloo, and Juneau.

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Who it fits

Best fit

New grads: 1 of 13 roles welcomes new grads
OR and ER nurses: 6 of 13 roles

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Benefits

The employer references a commitment to 'Empowering Our People Both Personally and Professionally' and describes an organizational environment aimed at being engaging, fulfilling, and inspiring.

The hard parts

Low employee ratings for pay and benefits (2.8/5 on Indeed)
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Weak job security and advancement opportunities rated 2.6/5 on Indeed
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Management rated poorly at 2.7/5 on Indeed
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Employees cite need for improvement in inclusive work environment, trust in colleagues, and sense of belonging
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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?

Living in Watertown, WI

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Set along the Rock River midway between Madison and Milwaukee, Watertown pairs manageable shifts with small-town ease. Grab a post-shift brew at Berres Brothers, bike the nine-mile Interurban Trail, or kayak off Bentzin Family Town Square. Housing ranges from College Street Queen Annes to quiet suburban builds, backed by quick regional highway access.

Browse roles in Watertown

State price level · Wisconsin: 6% below the national average; State index 94.1 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,052/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $70,107/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does Watertown Regional Medical Center hire new grads?

1 of 13 roles welcomes new grads.

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on 7 of 13 roles, up to $20,000.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 10 roles with a stated shift, 4 are day shifts, 4 are night shifts, 1 is an evening shift and 1 is a rotating shift.

Which units are hiring?

OR (4), ER (2), psych (2), ICU (1) and more.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Watertown Regional Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.