Make your move worthwhile. Cities and states are offering incentives, cash, amenities and other benefits when you relocate.

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As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority – in fact, it’s our mission. That’s why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It’s also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.

(Experienced in: ED, OR, PCU, ICU or MATY) $10,000 sign on bonus with 3 year work commitment. $5,000 loan forgiveness up to 4 years. May apply after the 1st year work anniversary. Must be hire FT or PT. Relocation assistance up to $2,500.

Up to $10,000 sign on bonus with 2 year work commitment. $2,500 – $5,000 relocation assistance if needed

See full list in the offer application link.

Watertown

Samaritan Health Nurse Signing Bonus

Registered nurse signing bonus up to $10,000

US News and World Report has named Excela Health one of the best regional hospitals in the Pittsburgh metro and is a high performing hospital for stroke care and heart bypass surgery, among others.

Excela Health also holds a System Magnet Designation, a reflection of their nursing excellence and professionalism.

Join this team and receive a signing bonus up to $15,000.

US News and World Report has named Excela Health one of the best regional hospitals in the Pittsburgh metro and is a high performing hospital for stroke care and heart bypass surgery, among others. 

Excela Health also holds a System Magnet Designation, a reflection of their nursing excellence and professionalism. 

Join this team and receive a signing bonus up to $15,000. 

Excela Health Nurse Signing Bonus 

Registered nurse signing bonus up to $15,000

The City of Roseville, Minnesota is recruiting new police officers with a hiring bonus up to $10,000. Entry level officers are eligible for a $5k bonus while lateral officers are eligible for a $10k bonus.

Roseville is a suburb of the Twin Cities and has a population just over 35,000.

In addition to hiring bonuses, the department's website says they offer benefits such as:

Competitive starting pay and benefits package, including longevity pay and education incentives

Up to six weeks paid parental leave with an ease back to work provision allowing employees to work a reduced schedule

Comprehensive officer wellness program, including annual check ins with licensed wellness professionals, fitness incentives, paid mandatory rest periods, in-service wellness/resiliency training, and debriefs with licensed professionals following all critical incidents

City Wellness Program (time off/financial incentives) and monthly health club reimbursement

Workout on-duty fitness program, monthly team challenges, and state-of-the art onsite fitness facility (updated in 2022)

All initial-issue uniforms and duty-gear provided, including load bearing vests, red dot firearm technology, body cameras, and department-issued iPhones. Annual uniform allowance ($980.00 per year)

Tuition reimbursement opportunities for continuing education

Roseville

Roseville (Minnesota) Police Officer Signing Bonus

Police Officer signing bonus up to $10,000

Augusta

After living in Maine for the tax year, if you graduated from college after 2008, you may qualify for a tax rebate totaling the entirety of your State of Maine taxes. There are additional benefits for certain degrees including STEM and graduate degrees. Living in Maine, you'll learn to love the connectivity of the communities, the richness of the outdoor recreation, and of course, the maple syrup.

Move to Augusta

The City of Coconut Creek is recruiting new police officers with a signing bonus up to $10,000. Coconut Creek is home to 60,000 and located in Broward County, 35 miles north of Miami.

According to the application, interested candidates must have completed one of the following prior to employment:

Successful completion of basic recruit training at a certified Police Academy and possess a current certification from the State of Florida as a Law Enforcement Officer as described under Chapter 943, Florida Statutes (F.S.) 

Currently enrolled in a State of Florida Police Academy and will have successfully completed all required profiles of that Academy and will be able to obtain a Florida Law Enforcement Certification prior to employment 

Successful completion of basic recruit training at a certified Police Academy (out of state) with the ability to obtain a certification from the State of Florida as a Law Enforcement Officer as described under Chapter 943, Florida Statutes (F.S.)

Meet Officer Cross of the Coconut Creek Police Department

Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek Police Department - Police Officer Signing Bonus

Stockton Unified School District (California) is offering new teachers up to $10,000 in signing bonus. The district serves more than 35,000 students across 55 schools.

Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, SUSD's new superintendent starting in the 2023-24 school year, has made an 8-year commitment to the district. In her introductory letter to the community, she addresses the staff by saying:

"To our dedicated teachers and staff members, thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students. Your expertise, passion, and dedication are the foundation of our district's success. As we move forward, I am committed to supporting you in your professional growth and ensuring that you have the resources and support needed to provide a high-quality education to every student. Your input, creativity, and collaboration will be essential in shaping our action plans and policies. To achieve educational excellence, we will focus on implementing evidence-based instructional practices and fostering a culture of high expectations for our incredible students."

Stockton

Stockton Unified School District Teacher Signing Bonus

Eisenhower Health is one of the best regional hospitals in the Inland Empire and is a top performer in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Quality according to the Human Rights Campaign. 

"There's no better place to live, work, play, 

 award-winning medical facilities located in the Coachella Valley you'll be part of a five-star team with other top health care professionals. The iconic Palm Springs area, in the unique and stunning California desert, also offers a five-star lifestyle with exciting things to see and do all year. Complement your lifestyle with your five-star career -- It's all waiting for you at 

Join this dynamic team and receive a signing bonus of up to $15,000, along with a competitive benefits package. 

Eisenhower Health Nurse Signing Bonus

Choose Newton and get up to $10,000 toward a new home. A “Get to Know Newton” welcome package includes discounts at local restaurants and shops valued at over $2,500.

Move to Newton

As a nurse at Spectrum Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We have over 175 unique roles requiring a nursing license, and we are committed to cultivating and investing in our people.

​​​​​​​Sign-on bonus: Up to $10,000

Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Nurse Signing Bonus

Hamilton

Located in southwestern Ohio, Hamilton is a friendly and diverse community that proudly celebrates arts and culture. Take a tour of Downtown Hamilton to learn about the city’s history and unique urban districts, and try to spot all of the colorfully painted fire hydrants along the way. Go rowing on the Great Miami River or biking on a Riverway Recreational Trail, then cool off at the Sprayground in Marcum Park. Try the famous Chicken Berry Salad at High St. Cafe, then enjoy a sweet treat at Luke’s Custom Cakes. Catch a performance at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, or enjoy some live music at David Shaw’s Big River Get Down, a free summer concert series at the RiversEdge Amphitheater. Hamilton welcomes and appreciates new residents, even offering a Talent Attraction Program Scholarship where recent graduates can receive assistance with student loan debt. Sports fans can take in a Hamilton Joes baseball game, or cheer on the nearby Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals professional teams. Located less than 25 miles south of Hamilton, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport offers direct flights to popular destinations like New York, Chicago, Orlando, and more. 

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The Bellevue Police Department is offering a signing bonus up to $16,000 for new lateral officer candidates. BPD serves a population of approximately 150,000 across a 33-square mile area. The department has over 186 commissioned personnel, along with 47 non-commission personnel. 

According to the Bellevue Police Department website:

An experienced (lateral) officer is defined as a Police Officer: who possess a valid and current peace officer certificate from a state training commission that is recognized by the State of Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission who has at least two consecutive (2) years of police experience, with no more than six months break in service from when you left your last police position to the time of submitting your application with the Bellevue Police Department. 

In addition to the benefits overview on the second tab, Police Officers are also eligible for the following benefits:

Successful lateral candidates may be eligible for $16,000.00 hiring bonus.

4% premium pay for 10 specialty job assignments

Workout while on duty (three hours per week)

Comprehensive Quartermaster program that supplies equipment, uniform, and weapons

Generous professional development and training opportunities (Over 140 hours / year)

Tuition reimbursement program for bachelor degree in an approved field of study

Bellevue Police Department - Police Officer Signing Bonus

Police Officer signing bonus up to $16,000

Topeka

With incredible beautiful historic neighborhoods, slower-speed suburbs,  and modern downtown lofts, there's something to suit your interests in Topeka. If you're buying, you can enjoy a warm, $10,000 welcome from the community towards your new home. And if you're renting, enjoy a $5,000 subsidy of your living costs. You'll also enjoy a 10% lower cost of living than the average U.S. city. And bonus, they’re adding in $1,000 in free Jimmy John’s sandwiches. Deal-ish!

Topeka has more to offer than just this incentive. Residents enjoy a variety of festivals, performances, and community events. It's within 60 miles of four universities. It has more than 30 miles of paved walkways and 27 miles of trails. Best of all, it's accredited as a "Better City for Pets." Your dog will be thrilled with the move. 

Move to Topeka

Britt

Britt, Iowa welcomes remote workers with a free lot for your new home construction. Britt's farming community is rooted in a proud railroad history. Today, residents appreciate peaceful small town living, a vibrant main street, an outstanding school district, and numerous opportunities to gather, including the annual National Hobo Convention. While a few years old now (there’s a new Mayor Arndorfer), do NOT miss this video about the event.

Move to Britt

With more than 1,000 providers and more than 90 locations, St. Francis Health System is Eastern Oklahoma's leading healthcare network. Proud to be locally owned and operated, Oklahomans serving Oklahomans, for life. 

Tulsa and Muskogee offer $11,000 and $20.000 sign-on bonuses.

Work-Life Benefits Available through Saint Francis


On-Site Child Care (Tulsa and Muskogee)
Adoption Benefits
Medical and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Service Awards

Learn more about St. Francis Health System's history

East Tulsa

Saint Francis Health System Tulsa Nurse Signing Bonus

Registered nurse signing bonus up to $11,000

Welcome to Ontario, where the Oregon Trail crosses the Snake River and enters Oregon from Idaho. The city is offering $10,000 cash toward your new home construction. Ontario is an agricultural community, producing onions, potatoes, beets and zinnias. Residents enjoy recreation along the Snake River, a charming historical downtown district and a progressive public school. Watch the welcome video.

Move to Ontario

M Health Fairview, located at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, brings together the knowledge and expertise of the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services.

M Health Fairview is committed to health equity for all Minnesotans, as well as diversity and inclusion in their workforce. You can read more about their commitments 

M Fairview Health Signing Bonus 

Morgantown

The Morgantown Area really has it all.  Enjoy all the positives of a college town, with the energy and activities of the West Virginia University campus in Morgantown, located in one of the fastest growing counties in the state.  The Monongahela River and Cheat Lake offer fishing, water sports, and beaches for relaxing.  Hiking opportunities are everywhere with hundreds of miles of trails.  You can walk, run, bike, or even in-line skate for 48 miles on Morgantown’s acclaimed “Rail Trail.”  The area has a great education system, highly rated healthcare, and scores of different housing options, from single family homes with acreage to more urban spaces.  Everything you need is right here in the Morgantown Area, with a high quality of life for a low cost of living, and yet it is a quick hop to five major metros when you yearn for the big city.

If you choose the Morgantown Area, you’ll be welcomed by local ambassadors who know the local food scene, can point you to the best places to work remotely (coworking spaces and other public areas with internet access), and connect you to established professional development and entrepreneurial assistance opportunities.  It won’t take long to settle in to an area with such warmth and vibrancy to share.


Move to Morgantown

Free Outdoor Recreation Experiences and Gear Rentals

Professional Development and Entrepreneurial Assistance

The Baltimore Police Department is offering a $5,000 signing bonus and a host of additional benefits to new officers. In addition to the signing bonus, new officers can receive:

$1,000/month housing allowance for new hires who move into Baltimore City

Pay incentives for associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees

The Baltimore Police Department recruiting site has a number of interviews and bios of their current officers. For example:

The Baltimore Police Department is the 8th largest municipal police force in the United States. The staff includes over 3,000 officers and professionals who serve a population of roughly 600,000.

Baltimore

Baltimore Police Department - Police Officer Signing Bonus

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