A hospital is giving nurses up to to $40,000 in sign-on bonuses amid a dire nursing shortage

[MisterNiceKitty]

Heather Schlitz
https://www.businessinsider.com/hospital-offers-40000-nurse-hire-bonus-nursing-shortage-covid-surge-2021-8

"Hospitals across the country are struggling to fill tens of thousands of vacant nursing positions.

Some hospitals are offering sign-on bonuses and lucrative hourly rates to entice nurses.

As nurses struggle with burnout and rising COVID cases, staff shortages can put patients at risk.

To help plug shortages, Monument Health in South Dakota is offering a $40,000 bonus for intensive care and operating room nurses, despite the median pay for nurses in the state lingering at $55,660 a year, according to the Watertown Public Opinion. Allegheny Health Network in Pennsylvania offers $15,000 sign-on bonuses and many nursing jobs in Indiana offer $7,500 sign-on bonuses."

[jimfields33]

1. That's a pretty nice sign on bonus.

Unfortunately, I do not qualify. Of course I can’t be anything in medical, but for those with these credentials. It’s seems like a great deal.

[Klaralven]

2. Hospitals in Rapid City, Deadwood, Sturgis, Custer and Spearfish, SD

Headquartered in Rapid City, S.D., Monument Health is a community-based health care system with a mission to make a difference, every day. The system offers care in 31 medical specialties and serves 12 communities across western South Dakota. With over 5,000 physicians and caregivers, Monument Health is composed of 5 hospitals and 38 medical clinics and specialty centers. Monument Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

https://monument.health/about-us/

RN | ICU | FULL TIME | $40,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Additional Requirements

Required:
Education - Associates degree in Nursing
Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Preferred:
Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing

Physical Requirements:
Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

https://monument.health/jobs/rn-icu-full-time-sign-on-bonus/

[Hassin Bin Sober]

3. It's a beautiful part of the country - in summer.

We got caught camping in a spring blizzard in the Black Hills.. While it was a blast , I wouldn’t want to do it again.

[MisterNiceKitty]

7. you can get in with an associate's minimum

[GemDigger]

4. I imagine that will leave a bad taste in

those that are already there and doing the work, unless they are getting the same as a bonus for being reliable and true to their oath.

[MisterNiceKitty]

8. actually at the article it says bonuses and other perks are being offered

to incumbent staff too

[rollin74]

5. there was a nursing shortage even before the pandemic

now it's a lot worse

[Aristus]

6. Predicate the sign-on bonus on a support for vaccination and mask use.

We'll see how quickly the anti-maskers and anti-vaxxers change their tune...

Get them in the pocketbook. Works every time...

[Horse with no Name]

9. Welcome to the Covid pit

You may not make it out alive but our South Dakota Governor and constituents don’t want to get vaccinated so we need you. Here….take my money.

This RN…no thanks.

[LastDemocratInSC]

10. My wife is an ICU nurse.

She has been contacted by several recruiters with offers of up to $6,000 per week to relocate temporarily to Covid hotspots. Lots of her younger colleagues are taking the offers.

[LiberalFighter]

11. Where did they get the money from?