Nursing Sign-On Bonus

RN, LPN, CNA bonuses available at Ballad Health

Ballad Health is currently offering sign-on bonuses – up to $15,000 – for a limited number of nursing positions in some of our facilities. Our team is looking for passionate people who are driven to serve communities throughout the Appalachian Highlands.

We're working to build a legacy of superior health by listening to and caring for those we serve, and we would love to have you join our team!

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New grad nursing jobs with sign-on bonuses

Newly licensed nurses accepting a position in select medical-surgical patient care units are eligible for a special sign-on bonus.

Learn more about new grad sign-on bonuses.

Sign-on bonus details

Larger hospitals

Bonuses are currently available for full-time Medical/Surgical specific registered nursing including RN - Team Coordinator positions, licensed practical nursing and certified nursing assistant positions in our larger hospitals:

• Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN
• Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN
• Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN

To be eligible, you must sign a 30-month commitment agreement. Bonus is only available for new hires or those not employed by Ballad Health in the last 6 months.

Bonus amounts

• RNs – $10,000 (Day shift)
• RNs – $15,000 (Night shift)
• LPNs – $5,000
• CNAs – $3,500 (Must be certified)

Experience requirements

• RNs – One year of licensed RN practice
• LPNs – One year of licensed LPN practice
• CNA – One year of CNA experience

Community hospitals

We're offering bonuses for all new hire RNs including RN - Team Coordinator positions, LPNs and CNAs in our community hospitals.

Community hospitals

• Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA
• Dickenson Community Hospital in Clintwood, VA
• Franklin Woods Community Hospital in Johnson City, TN
• Greeneville Community Hospital in Greeneville, TN
• Hancock County Hospital in Sneedville, TN
• Hawkins County Memorial Hospital in Rogersville, TN
• Indian Path Community Hospital in Kingsport, TN
• Johnson County Community Hospital in Mountain City, TN
• Lee County Community Hospital in Pennington Gap, VA
• Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA
• Mountain View Regional Hospital in Norton, VA
• Norton Community Hospital in Norton, VA
• Russell County Hospital in Lebanon, VA
• Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, VA
• Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton, TN
• Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, TN

To be eligible for the Night Shift bonus, you must sign a 30-month commitment agreement. To be eligible for the Day Shift bonus, you must sign an 18-month commitment agreement. Bonus is only available for new hires or those not employed by Ballad Health in the last 6 months.

Bonus amounts

• RNs – $10,000 (Night shift)
• RNs – $5,000 (Day shift)
• LPNs – $5,000
• CNAs – $2,500 (Must be certified)

Experience requirements

• RNs – One year of licensed RN practice
• LPNs – One year of licensed LPN practice
• CNA – One year of CNA experience

Long-term care facilities

We're also offering bonuses for all new hire RNs, LPNs and CNAs in our long-term care facilities.

Long-term care facilities

• Francis Marion Manor Health & Rehabilitation in Marion, VA
• Laughlin Healthcare Center in Greeneville, TN
• Wexford House in Kingsport, TN

To be eligible, you must sign a 24-month commitment agreement. Bonus is only available for new hires or those not employed by Ballad Health in the last 6 months.

Bonus amounts

• RNs – $10,000 (Day shift)
• RNs – $15,000 (Night shift)
• LPNs – $5,000
• CNAs – $2,500 (Must be certified)

Your bonus will be paid in three equal installments: after 90 days, one year and 18 months of employment.

Experience requirements

• RNs – One year of licensed RN practice
• LPNs – One year of licensed LPN practice
• CNA – One year of CNA experience

Cath lab registered nurse sign-on bonus

Ballad Health is also currently offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus and $3,000 retention bonus to cath lab registered nurses in full-time positions. Eligible nurses will receive the sign-on bonus upon hire date and retention bonus after 12 months of employment.

These bonuses are available for new graduates or individuals with at least one year of relevant work experience. Bonuses are only offered for new hires or those not employed by Ballad Health in the last six months.

Cath lab RN sign-on and retention bonuses are only available at the following facilities:

• Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN
• Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN
• Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN

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To apply, click the link below and select your preferred state and location. Search for a specific role to see all available positions. If you're looking for a position at one of our larger hospitals, please include "med surg" or "cath lab" in your search query to see applicable openings.

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Please note that sign-on bonuses for RNs, LPNs and CNAs at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Holston Valley Medical Center, Johnson City Medical Center and Johnston Memorial Hospital are only applicable for full-time medical/surgical positions. Cath lab registered nursing bonuses are only available at Bristol Regional, Holston Valley and Johnson City Medical Center.

If you have any questions about our nursing careers, you can call our Nurse Recruitment Team at (423) 302-3299. For more information about nursing at Ballad Health, visit our nursing career page.