Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Rehab Center · Grand Rapids, MI
- 1
- open role, live count
- 167
- beds
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Rehab Center
- Shifts hiring now
- Weekends only 1
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision; PTO with new-parent leave; pre-tax savings; annual merit increases; holiday pay; tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/year; educational loan forgiveness; CRRN support; up to $15,000 RN new-hire bonus; $3,000 relocation (50+ miles); $6,000 Bring a Friend referral; $1,500 COBRA premium reimbursement; seniority retained on benefits.
What stands out
New graduates
You can step into inpatient rehab through a Nurse Residency Program run with Cornerstone University, with tuition help up to $5,000 a year and support toward CRRN.
Experienced nurses
Bedside RN pay starts at $36/hr, with a weekend option that adds 25% to base and shift differentials on top.
As of 2026Source: tealhq.com
Moving here
Eligible RNs can stack up to $15,000 in a new-hire bonus with a $3,000 relocation bonus for moves of 50+ miles.
As of 2026Source: maryfreebed.com
Experienced nurses
You work dedicated rehab floors—spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, ortho trauma/amputee, pediatrics, and medically complex cardiac/oncology—not a general med-surg mix.
As of 2026Source 1: tealhq.comSource 2: maryfreebed.comSource 3: maryfreebed.com
More about working here
New graduates
Educational loan forgiveness is listed among nursing benefits, and roles are noted as PSLF-eligible.
Experienced nurses
Schedule options include 6 weeks days / 6 weeks nights, float pool, and weekends-only, so you can match the pattern to your life.
As of 2026Source 1: maryfreebed.comSource 2: tealhq.comSource 3: glassdoor.com
Moving here
The Grand Rapids main hospital now holds 167 private inpatient rehab beds after a 2026 sixth-floor build-out that added 20 rooms.
As of 2026-02-13Source 1: maryfreebed.comSource 2: maryfreebed.comSource 3: tealhq.com
Working conditions
- Scheduling
- Unique schedules: 6 week days/6 week nights, float pool, weekends only; weekend option with 25% base increase; flexibility noted; some mandatory weekend shifts
As of 2026Source 1: maryfreebed.comSource 2: tealhq.comSource 3: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- Bedside RN starting at $36/hr (eligible for increase based on experience)
As of 2026Source: tealhq.com
- Pay and benefits
- Weekend option RN starting at $36/hr base plus 25% increase to base wage; shift differentials available
As of 2026Source: tealhq.com
- Pay and benefits
- Up to $15,000 new-hire bonus for RNs and LPNs (eligible candidates)
As of 2026Source: maryfreebed.com
- Pay and benefits
- Up to $3,000 new-hire bonus for CENAs (eligible candidates)
As of 2026Source: maryfreebed.com
- Pay and benefits
- $3,000 relocation bonus for moves of 50+ miles (eligible candidates)
As of 2026Source: maryfreebed.com
- Pay and benefits
- $6,000 Bring a Friend Referral bonus (eligible candidates)
As of 2026Source: maryfreebed.com
- Pay and benefits
- COBRA coverage premium reimbursement of $1,500 (eligible candidates)
As of 2026Source: maryfreebed.com
- Pay and benefits
- Shift differentials available for bedside and weekend-option RNs
As of 2026Source: tealhq.com
Starting out and growing here
- Nurse residency
- Nurse Residency Program (partnership with Cornerstone University)
As of 2026Source: instagram.com
- Career development
- Opportunities to grow skills and advance; management supports growth; CRRN certification encouraged for all MFB RNs
As of 2026Source 1: maryfreebed.comSource 2: tealhq.comSource 3: glassdoor.com
- Tuition support
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year; Mary Free Bed Nursing Scholarship for aspiring nurses; support to earn CRRN certification
As of 2026Source: maryfreebed.com
- Loan assistance
- Educational loan forgiveness mentioned among nursing benefits; roles noted as PSLF eligible
The city
Living in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids blends Midwest affordability with a lively arts and brewery scene along the Grand River. The Heritage Hill district showcases historic homes, while Eastown offers walkable dining and shopping. Michigan's second-largest city delivers a manageable pace, strong healthcare networks, and four-season outdoor access near Lake Michigan's coastline.
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- Metro price level · Grand Rapids area
- 4% below the national average
- BEA index 95.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,266/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $69,108/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You come to Mary Free Bed’s main hospital in Grand Rapids to practice inpatient rehabilitation nursing—stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, ortho trauma and amputee, pediatrics, and medically complex cardiac and oncology floors.
- Rehab Center · Grand Rapids
- Hiring weekends only
More about Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
The building now holds 167 private inpatient beds after a 2026 sixth-floor expansion added 20 rooms when census had been running above 90%. Bedside RN pay starts at $36/hr, with a weekend option that lifts base by 25% and shift differentials on top; eligible nurses can also see up to $15,000 in a new-hire bonus and $3,000 toward a move of 50+ miles. If you are new to practice, there is a Nurse Residency Program with Cornerstone University, tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 a year, help toward CRRN, and educational loan forgiveness with roles noted as PSLF-eligible. Schedule patterns include 6 weeks days / 6 weeks nights, float pool, and weekends-only—though mandatory weekend shifts still come up as a real friction point for staff. Grand Rapids sits a bit under the national cost of living, with highway access to suburbs about 15–20 minutes out. You will hear nurses describe a mission-driven, team-oriented floor culture and approachable front-line managers; you will also hear that higher leadership can feel distant and that advancement is not always clear.
Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.
Working here
Culture and working life
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Mission-driven supportive culture
- Staff cite supportive atmosphere, teamwork, feeling valued, and strong commitment to patient care and purpose.
- Management quality mixed
- Front-line managers often praised as approachable; higher leadership called out of touch; some say opinions ignored and firing is easy.
As of 2026-04-08Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: indeed.com
- Advancement transparency
- Growth and development supported by management, yet some report limited upward mobility and opaque promotions.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Work-life balance and weekends
- Scheduling flexibility is liked; mandatory weekend shifts are a common pain point.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Overall ratings
- Glassdoor about 3.9/5 (190 ratings, 73% recommend); Indeed about 3.4/5 (165 reviews) with weaker management and advancement scores.
As of 2026-04-08Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: indeed.com
- Toxic pockets
- Some employees report toxic environment in specific areas and friction with CNAs or changed management.
As of 2026-04-08Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: indeed.com
What to weigh
Mandatory weekend shifts show up often as a pain point, even when people like the other schedule flexibility.
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: maryfreebed.comSource 3: tealhq.com
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Jul 24, 2026
- Website
- maryfreebed.com ↗
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Open counts come from the live roles below. Source links show where unit details were reported.
- RehabWeekends only 1new grads · reported1 open
3N Spinal Cord Injury
Listed as Inpatient Acute Care unit for New Grad RN roles at main hospital Grand Rapids.
Source location unconfirmedSource: tealhq.com
3S Medically Complex (Cardiac/Oncology)
Listed as Inpatient Acute Care unit for New Grad RN roles.
Source location unconfirmedSource: tealhq.com
Pediatrics
Pediatrics Unit listed among Inpatient Acute Care departments hiring new-grad RNs.
Source location unconfirmedSource: tealhq.com
Intensive Medical Rehab
Intensive Medical Rehab Unit listed among Inpatient Acute Care departments.
Source location unconfirmedSource: tealhq.com
4 North Stroke
4 North Stroke listed among Inpatient Acute Care units for RN hiring.
Source location unconfirmedSource: tealhq.com
4 South Brain Injury
4 South Brain Injury listed among Inpatient Acute Care units.
Source location unconfirmedSource: tealhq.com
6th Floor Ortho Trauma/Amputee
6th Floor Ortho Trauma/Amputee Unit listed; floor recently expanded with 20 added private rooms.
Source location unconfirmedSource 1: tealhq.comSource 2: maryfreebed.com
Open roles
Current openings at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Refreshed throughout the day.
New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Acute Care
$36/hr
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation HospitalGrand Rapids, MI
- New grads welcomed · reported
- RN
- Weekends shift
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