Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Nursing home in Ithaca, NY
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 on 1 role
- Hiring nights
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 29, 2026Sources
The short version
This is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting where the posted nursing rates run from $20.25 an hour for CNAs to $38.00 for RN cart nurses, with supervisor lines above that.
Employer research, Sep 29, 2026
RN Cart Nurse roles are posted at $38.00 an hour across all shifts, with full-time, part-time, and per diem all on the table.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-29Source: credenzahealth.comAn RN Evening Supervisor line is listed at $42.00 an hour part-time, or $90,000 a year full-time, if you want charge-level responsibility on evenings.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-29Source: credenzahealth.comLPN openings list $30.00 an hour on all shifts plus a $15,000 sign-on bonus paid out in monthly installments rather than one lump sum.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-29Source: credenzahealth.com
Nursing here
Benefits
Shift differentials for nursing staff and a $15,000 LPN sign-on bonus paid in monthly installments are the stated extras.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$38.00/hr
RN Cart Nurse (all shifts, FT/PT/per diem)
As of 2026-09-29
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- Hourly pay
$42.00/hr
RN Evening Supervisor (Part Time)
As of 2026-09-29
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- Annual pay
$90,000.00/year
RN Evening Supervisor (Full Time)
As of 2026-09-29
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- Annual pay
$90,000.00/year
Unit Manager (RN)
As of 2026-09-29
- Hourly pay
$30.00/hr
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), all shifts
As of 2026-09-29
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- Hourly pay
$20.25/hr
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
As of 2026-09-29
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- Shift pay
Shift differentials offered for nursing staff
As of 2026-09-29
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- Sign-on bonus
$15,000.00
LPN sign-on bonus paid in monthly installments
As of 2026-09-29
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and workload pressures
- Staff note recurring staffing shortages, high turnover, and heavy workloads impacting employee morale.
Sources
As of 2022-12-27Source: indeed.com- Leadership and appreciation issues
- Some nursing and administrative reviewers cited lack of recognition, favoritism, and communication breakdowns with management.
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As of 2024-01-26Source: indeed.com- Supportive teamwork and patient connection
- Several staff appreciated collaborative peers, rewarding relationships with residents, and a welcoming team atmosphere.
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As of 2024-09-18Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Reviewers have repeatedly flagged staffing shortages, turnover, and heavy workloads, and some cited communication breakdowns and favoritism with management — ask directly about current census, cart assignments, and who covers a call-out.
Sources
As of 2022-12-27 · 2024-01-26Source: indeed.com
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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Ithaca, NY
Framed by Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls, Ithaca blends dramatic gorge scenery with collegiate energy. Post-shift life means strolling the Ithaca Commons or settling into historic Fall Creek. With living costs about 3% above the national average and competitive rentals, prepare for steep-hill winter driving where all-weather tires are essential.
Browse roles in Ithaca- Metro price level · Ithaca area
- 3% above the national average
- BEA index 103.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,447/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $48,784/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on the one role, up to $15,000.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
$30–$35/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- Night shift
- Per diem
Sources
- credenzahealth.com/healthcare-facilities/beechtree-center-for-rehabilitation-and-nursing-2064689
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-29
- indeed.com/cmp/Beechtree-Center-For-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-1/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2022-12-27
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