Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Hiring nurses in Camp Hill, PA
- $69k–$94k/yr posted pay across 13 roles
- Hiring days and evenings
- New grads welcome on 8 roles
From 17 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 17, 2026Sources
For the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hiring team
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- Government Administration9 roles · 0 who fit
- Psych2 roles · 3 who fit
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The short version
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employs nurses across multiple state agencies, with this position based at SCI Forest (State Correctional Institution) in Forest County, Pennsylvania, under the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 8 of 17 roles welcome new grads
- Government administration nurses: 9 of 17 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 6 of 17 roles accept an LPN or LVN
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Benefits
Employee reviews rate pay and benefits at 3.7 out of 5 stars, suggesting a competitive benefits package typical of state government employment.
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The hard parts
Management rated lowest among categories at 3.1/5, indicating potential leadership challenges
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Workplace culture rated 3.2/5, suggesting room for improvement in organizational culture
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Correctional environment may present safety and security challenges unique to this setting
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Job security and advancement rated 3.4/5, indicating limited career progression opportunities for some roles
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
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?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hire new grads?
8 of 17 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 14 roles with a stated shift, 12 are day shifts, 1 is an evening shift and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
Government administration (9) and psych (2).
How do I apply?
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Roles from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- RN
Licensed Practical Nurse Warren State Hospital (2nd Shift)
$69,000–$86,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- 8-hour evenings
Licensed Practical Nurse SCI Muncy
$69,000–$84,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- Day shift
Licensed Practical Nurse SCI Forest
$69,000–$86,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- 8-hour days
Licensed Practical Nurse Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home
$69,000–$86,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- 10:45 AM - 11:45 PM
Licensed Practical Nurse SCI Laurel Highlands
$69,000–$86,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- 8-hour days
Licensed Practical Nurse SCI Camp Hill
$69,000–$86,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- Day shift
Registered Nurse - SCI Camp Hill
$94,000/year
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- 8-hour days
Registered Nurse - SCI Muncy
$90,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 12-hour days
Registered Nurse - SCI Phoenix
$94,000/year
- New grads welcomed · reported
- RN
- 8-hour days
Registered Nurse - SCI Coal Township
$90,000/year
- RN
Registered Nurse - SCI Forest
$90,000/year
- RN
- Rotating shift
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Sources
- pa.gov
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