Edgewood Center for Rehab and Healthcare
Rehab center in Portsmouth, NH
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 on 2 roles
- Hiring nights
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 2 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Aug 3, 2026Sources
The short version
On the two postings we have, the rate is a steady $40 an hour, and the largest sign-on listed reaches $5,000. New Hampshire does not tax wages and it is a compact-license state, which can matter if you are relocating or already carry a compact license.
Employer research, Aug 3, 2026
Our postings for this rehab center show a flat $40 an hour, with a sign-on bonus up to $5,000.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-03New Hampshire does not tax wages, so more of that $40 hourly rate stays yours when you move here.
If you are moving hereSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-03
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 2 roles welcomes new grads
Nursing here
Benefits
Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 on posted roles; broader benefits not detailed in available facts.
The hard parts
Housing in Portsmouth is expensive and affordable rentals are scarce, enough that some nurses pass on the area despite the pay.
High local housing costs
Employer research, Aug 3, 2026
Limited affordable rentals in Portsmouth
Employer research, Aug 3, 2026
No published residency, tuition, or career-ladder detail
Employer research, Aug 3, 2026
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?
Living in Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth pairs historic waterfront walks through Prescott Park with bustling Market Square dining. Decompress kayaking Odiorne Point’s salt marshes or paddling Great Bay. Because downtown housing carries a steep premium and Piscataqua bridge lifts slow traffic, many nurses choose nearby Dover or Exeter for practical residential neighborhoods and straightforward highway commutes.
Browse roles in Portsmouth- State price level · New Hampshire
- 4% above the national average
- State index 104.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,869/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $106,219/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Edgewood Center for Rehab and Healthcare hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on all 2 roles, up to $5,000.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Edgewood Center for Rehab and Healthcare, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Edgewood Center for Rehab and Healthcare
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour nights
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
Sources
- edgewoodcrh.com
Employer website
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