Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Rehab center in Cranford, NJ
- Hiring days
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
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The short version
You would join Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at 205 Birchwood Ave in Cranford, New Jersey, a skilled nursing and rehab setting that also covers short-term and long-term care plus behavioral care.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
You can step into posted RN/LPN Unit Manager or full-time night RN Supervisor roles at this Cranford skilled nursing and rehab center.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: indeed.comThe facility carries a CMS 5-star overall quality rating, with Quality Measures at 5.0, Health Inspection at 4.0, and Staffing at 3.0.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.comYou would work at 205 Birchwood Ave in Cranford, a Union County town about 18 miles southwest of Manhattan with direct train service roughly 50 minutes to Penn Station.
If you are moving hereSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 3 roles welcomes new grads
- Rehab nurses: 2 of 3 roles
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Per diem day shift RN; part-time/evening LPN or RN with varied shifts including evenings; full-time night RN Supervisor posted; rotating shifts for some roles.
Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com- Charge opportunities
RN/LPN Unit Manager and RN Supervisor (full-time night shift) roles posted at Cranford.
Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
The units
Skilled Nursing / Short-Term & Long-Term Care / Rehabilitation / Behavioral Care
5-star CMS-rated facility offering Skilled Nursing, Short-Term & Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation Services, and Behavioral Care.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- management trust / end-of-life care
- Family reviewer urged not to trust management regarding a father's deathbed experience at the facility.
Sources
As of 2026Source: nursinghomes.com
The hard parts
A family reviewer urged others not to trust management about a father's deathbed experience at the facility.
Sources
As of 2026Source: nursinghomes.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- 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?
Living in Cranford, NJ
Cranford is a leafy Union County suburb bisected by the Rahway River, with a quaint downtown along North Avenue and direct NJ Transit rail service to Manhattan. Tree-lined residential streets and a strong community feel make it a perennial draw for healthcare professionals seeking a quieter base within easy reach of major hospitals.
Browse roles in Cranford- State price level · New Jersey
- 9% above the national average
- State index 108.8 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center hire new grads?
1 of 3 roles welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Certified Infection Preventionist Nurse
Posted 6 days ago
- RN
- New grads welcomed
- CNA
- 8-hour shifts
Registered Nurse (RN)
$38–$43/hr
- RN
- Day shift
- Per diem
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- allnurses.com/nursing-homes/birchwood-rehabilitation-healthcare-center-r7785
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- birchwoodrhc.com/employment
Employer website, The short version · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Birchwood-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center/jobs
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- nursinghomes.com
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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