From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 17, 2026Sources
The short version
The one contract we have listed here runs 13 weeks at $64.70 an hour, so you can price a stint quickly.
For travel nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-17Staff reviews keep circling back to the people beside you: coworkers described as supportive and willing to help across departments.
For experienced nursesSources
Night shift and per diem differentials show up in reviews, though the amounts are not spelled out anywhere public.
For travel nursesSources
As of 2025-02-01Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
Benefits
Differentials for nights and per diem work are reported by staff, but no dollar amounts are published, so ask for the current rate sheet.
Published pay and benefits
- Shift pay
Night shift and per diem differentials reported for LNAs
As of 2025-02-01
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- Benefits
Extra shift incentive reduced under HCA from double time to a few extra dollars per hour
As of 2026-08-18
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Corporate Culture Post-HCA Acquisition
- Staff report that corporate ownership shifted the culture toward profits over patient care, worsening staffing ratios and cutting extra-shift pay.
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- Coworker Teamwork
- Frontline healthcare staff and colleagues are frequently praised as supportive, dedicated, and helpful across departments.
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- Compensation and Management
- Employees cite below-average market pay, minimal yearly salary raises, disconnected leadership, and poor communication from management.
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The hard parts
Employees report that the extra-shift incentive dropped from double time to a few extra dollars an hour after the HCA purchase, alongside complaints about below-market pay and thin staffing.
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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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Manchester, NH
Anchored along the Merrimack River, Manchester blends historic red-brick Amoskeag Millyard character with vibrant Elm Street dining. Regional cardiac and trauma centers provide substantial clinical depth framed by easy access to the White Mountains. With living costs about 6% above the national average, the Queen City pairs high-acuity nursing with northern New England ease.
Browse roles in Manchester- Metro price level · Manchester area
- 6% above the national average
- BEA index 105.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,564/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $81,007/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does HCA Catholic Medical Center hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to HCA Catholic Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at HCA Catholic Medical Center
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Catholic-Medical-Center-Reviews-E28491.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Catholic-Medical-Center-LNA-Reviews-EI_IE28491.0,23_KO24,27.htm
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025-02-01
- indeed.com/cmp/Catholic-Medical-Center/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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