From 13 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 15, 2026Sources
The short version
The setting is post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care with private rooms and a hospitality-focused approach, and nurses have described the facilities as very beautiful.
Employer research, Aug 15, 2026
You work post-acute rehab and long-term care in a modern Lincoln community built around private rooms and hospitality-focused care.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: indeed.comFull-time day and overnight LPN/RN roles are posted at Firethorn in Lincoln plus days roles in Bellevue, so you can match shift to how you want to live here.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: indeed.comNurses have described the facilities as very beautiful and said they would return.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2023-04-07Source: indeed.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Rehab nurses: 7 of 13 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: all 13 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Full-time overnight (OVN) LPN/RN at Firethorn; also FT Days LPN/RN postings in Lincoln and Bellevue
Hillcrest Health & Living · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
Benefits
Bonuses reported for picked-up shifts; broader benefits not detailed in available facts.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
RN/LPN FT Days, Bellevue NE — from $31.50 an hour
As of 2023
Sources
- Benefits
Bonuses paid for all shifts picked up (nurse review, Bellevue NE)
As of 2023-04-07
Sources
The units
Post-acute rehab / long-term care
Hillcrest Firethorn is a modern post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care community with private rooms and hospitality-focused care.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Facility aesthetics
- Nurse said facilities are very beautiful and would return.
Sources
As of 2023-04-07Source: indeed.com- Pay competitiveness
- Reviewer said employer needs to become more competitive with pay.
Sources
As of 2023-04-07Source: indeed.com- Shift pickup bonuses
- Bonuses were paid for all picked-up shifts.
Sources
As of 2023-04-07Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Overall nurse ratings
- Nurse reviews average 2.9/5; management lowest at 2.4; likes purpose and learning, wants better manager support and belonging.
Sources
As of 2023Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Nurse reviews average about 2.9 out of 5, with management rated lowest at 2.4, and at least one reviewer said pay needs to become more competitive.
Sources
As of 2023 · 2023-04-07Source: indeed.com
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?
Living in Papillion, NE
Papillion delivers a true Midwestern rhythm. Between demanding hospital shifts, trade blustery, snow-dusted winter commutes for humid summer afternoons unwinding around lakeside parks and aquatic facilities. Crisp breezes and vibrant foliage frame the spring and autumn months, creating a tranquil, distinct four-season home base for your next nursing chapter.
Browse roles in Papillion- State price level · Nebraska
- 10% below the national average
- State index 90.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,269/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $111,679/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 13 roles, 6 are night shifts, 5 are day shifts and 2 are evening shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Hillcrest Health & Living, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Hillcrest Health & Living
- RN/LPN
- 12-hour nights
- Tuition reimbursement
RN/LPN FT Days
$32/hr
- RN/LPN
- 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Every Other Weekend
Sources
- hillcresthealth.com/locations-and-services/hillcrest-home-care-lincoln
Employer website
- indeed.com/cmp/Hillcrest-Health-&-Living/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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