From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 18, 2026Sources
The short version
Posted LPN pay reaches $39/hr depending on experience, shift, and incentives, and RN pay is stated up to $48/hr.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-18Staff reviews consistently point to strong day-to-day collaboration with the therapy team, which matters when you are still building your footing.
For new gradsSources
An expansion described in employee reviews left the building modern and updated to work in.
If you are moving hereSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Rehab nurses: 2 of 3 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 3 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Up to $39/hr for LPNs based on experience, shift, and incentives
As of 2026-09-18
- Hourly pay
Up to $48/hr for RNs based on experience, shift, and incentives
As of 2026-09-18
- Shift pay
$2.00
Midnight Incentive Program
As of 2026-09-18
- Shift pay
$2.40
Temporary Michigan Direct Care Incentive
As of 2026-09-18
- Sign-on bonus
$1,200.00
Evening shift sign-on bonus
Sources
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and Workload
- Staff report severe understaffing and high patient loads, with one nurse noting 30 patients to oneself.
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- Management
- Reviews present contrasting views: some praise supportive leadership, while others describe corporate and department heads as uncommunicative, rigid, or indifferent.
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- Teamwork and Facility Atmosphere
- Employees praise strong peer collaboration with therapy staff and appreciate the modern, attractive facility environment.
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The hard parts
Staff reviews describe severe understaffing and heavy loads, with one nurse citing 30 patients to herself.
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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 Brighton, MI
At the crossroads of I-96 and US-23, Brighton is a ruggedly charming base for nurses commuting to Ann Arbor or Lansing. Off shift, stroll Mill Pond Park, hike Brighton Recreation Area's Penosha Trail, or ski Mt. Brighton. Choose between walkable Main Street condos and wooded Genoa Township yards; just prepare for US-23 slowdowns and snowy winter drives.
Browse roles in Brighton- State price level · Michigan
- 4% below the national average
- State index 96.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,198/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $80,682/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Caretel Inns Brighton hire new grads?
1 of 3 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Caretel Inns Brighton, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Caretel Inns Brighton
- RN/LPN
- 7p-7:30a
- Per diem
- RN/LPN
- 12-hour nights
- +$2/hr differential
Sources
- facebook.com/lodgeatbethany/posts/we-are-looking-for-talented-healthcare-professionals-to-join-our-team-night-shif/2506205519479929
Nursing here
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Caretel-Inns-Reviews-E729510.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025-03-30
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Caretel-Inns-Brighton-Reviews-EI_IE729510.0,12_IL.13,21_IC1134628.htm
What nurses say · as of 2025-03-30
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Caretel-Inns-management-Reviews-EI_IE729510.0,12_KH13,23.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2025-03-30
- indeed.com/cmp/Caretel-Inns/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025-03-19
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