Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital

Rehab center in Harrisburg, PA

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 on 7 roles
Hiring days and nights

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital workplace

From 14 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources

The short version

You work nights on an inpatient rehabilitation unit in Harrisburg caring for people recovering from brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas.

Employer research, Jul 27, 2026

Full-time night RN pay runs $38–$50+/hr by experience, with a $15,000 sign-on bonus and night/weekend differentials.
For experienced nurses
Sources
As of 2025Source: milwaukeejobs.com
You get an extensive orientation and training program meant to smooth the transition onto the rehab unit.
For new grads
Sources
As of 2025Source: milwaukeejobs.com
Per diem night rates are posted at $50–$60/hr plus night and weekend differentials, with a $6,000 sign-on on one tier.
For travel nurses
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As of 2025Source: talents.vaia.com

Nursing here

Preceptors and orientation

Great orientation and training program; extensive orientation for smooth transition

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital · employer research

Sources

As of 2025Source: milwaukeejobs.com

Career development

Assistance obtaining CRRN certification once eligible; network of 50K+ employees with growth/relocation opportunities

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital · employer research

Sources

As of 2025Source: milwaukeejobs.com

Tuition support

Tuition assistance included in comprehensive full-time benefits package

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital · employer research

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As of 2025Source: milwaukeejobs.com

Loan assistance

Student debt benefit program for full-time employees

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital · employer research

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As of 2025Source: milwaukeejobs.com

Charting system

Epic

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital · employer research

Sources

Source: talents.vaia.com

Scheduling

Full-time nights 7p-7:30a three 12-hour shifts/week with flexible scheduling; Per Diem Tier 2: 2 12-hour shifts/week, ≥3 weekend shifts every 6 weeks, 1 major & 1 minor holiday

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital · employer research

Sources

As of 2025Source: milwaukeejobs.com

Benefits

Full-time: medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, STD/LTD, tuition assistance, student debt benefit, CRRN assistance. Per diem/part-time: 401k after 1,000 hours in first anniversary or later calendar year.

Published pay and benefits

Hourly pay

Full-time night RN rates $38/hr–$50+/hr based on years of experience

As of 2025

Sources

Source: milwaukeejobs.com

Per Diem/PRN Tier 2 night RN $60.00 per hour plus night and weekend differentials

As of 2025

Per Diem night RN $50.00 per hour plus night and weekend differentials

As of 2025

Sources

Source: talents.vaia.com

Shift pay

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends (full-time RN)

As of 2025

Sources

Source: milwaukeejobs.com

Sign-on bonus

$15,000 sign-on bonus for full-time night RN

As of 2025

Sources

Source: milwaukeejobs.com

$6,000 sign-on bonus for per diem night RN

As of 2025

Sources

Source: talents.vaia.com

The units

Inpatient Rehabilitation
Inpatient rehab for brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation and multiple traumas.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: milwaukeejobs.com
Amputee Rehabilitation
Individualized amputee rehab from post-surgical care to community reintegration; PT/OT three hours a day, five days a week.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: simpson-rehab.com

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Overall rating and management/culture concerns: Overall 2.3/5 from 3 reviews; management and culture rated 1.0; pay/benefits and advancement 1.5; work-life 2.5.; Sources
As of 2025-11-18Source: indeed.com
Day-to-day nursing assistant experience: CNA noted sweet clients and great benefits but said days can be overwhelming and management is only okay.; Sources
As of 2023-10-27Source: indeed.com

The hard parts

A small set of public reviews (3) rates the place 2.3/5 overall, with management and culture at 1.0.
Sources
As of 2025-11-18Source: indeed.com

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?
Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?

Living in Harrisburg, PA

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Anchored along the Susquehanna River with UPMC overlooking the water, Harrisburg pairs capital-city healthcare careers with a cost of living about 1% below the national average. Trade brutal commutes for Midtown brick rowhomes, post-shift runs through Riverfront Park, and Saturday morning snacks at the historic Broad Street Market.

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Metro price level · Harrisburg area: 1% below the national average; BEA index 98.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,062/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $48,099/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital hire new grads?

6 of 14 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on 7 of 14 roles, up to $15,000.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts and 2 are night shifts.

How do I apply?

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