From 4 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 23, 2026Sources
The short version
Posted rates here sit at $36-$40 an hour for part-time day RNs and $30-$33 for LPNs, with CNA day shifts at $20-$22.
Employer research, Sep 23, 2026
Posted RN part-time day rates run $36-$40 an hour, so you can judge the offer before you interview.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comLPN part-time day work is posted at $30-$33 an hour.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comStaff describe a family-like floor where coworkers cover each other and resident care stays the focus.
For new gradsSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 4 roles accept an LPN or LVN
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Benefits
Full-time openings have been advertised with a sign-on bonus, though the posting date isn't clear, so confirm it with the recruiter.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
RN - PT Day posted rate ($36-$40/hr)
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
LPN - PT Day posted rate ($30-$33/hr)
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
CNA/LNA - FT Day posted rate ($20-$22/hr)
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$1,000.00
Sign-on bonus for full-time positions
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Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive culture and teamwork
- Staff praise the friendly, family-like atmosphere, cooperative coworkers, and dedicated resident care.
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- Compensation concerns
- Some nursing personnel express frustration with wages, characterizing pay rates for nurses and CNAs as mediocre or below expectations.
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- Parking and night shift access
- Employees note primary parking is across a major street, requiring a walk or shuttle that can feel inconvenient or sketchy at night.
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As of 2026-04-15Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Pay is the recurring complaint here: nurses and CNAs have called the rates mediocre, and the main parking lot sits across a busy street, which some staff say feels uneasy walking back after a night shift.
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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?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
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Browse roles in Tempe- State price level · Arizona
- 1% above the national average
- State index 100.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,743/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $79,663/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is an evening shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Friendship Village Tempe, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Friendship Village Tempe
- LPN
- 2:00pm-10:30pm Sunday through Thursday
- Nunnenkamp Center Assisted Living
Sources
- facebook.com/100037925714938/posts/friendship-house-has-a-local-job-opportunity-check-it-out/1330338498240328
Nursing here
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Friendship-Village-Tempe-Reviews-E822588.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Friendship-Village-Tempe-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE822588.0,24_KO25,41.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-08-28
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