It depends on the institution, the type of nursing and the
location of the facility. Some hospitals have been known to offer
signing bonuses of $5000 - $30K, depending on the individuals
training, education and experience. Other offerings have included
vacations and new cars.
Bonuses can range from cash to new cars to tropical vacations.
All bonuses are paid out after the initial commitment of the
contract is met. Bonuses can depend, too, on experience, level of
education, expertise, specialty area, etc.