Penn Staffing Services LLC
Staffing agency with roles in PA
- Hiring weekends only
- New grads welcome on 1 assignment
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 19, 2026Sources
The short version
Penn Staffing places LPNs into skilled nursing facilities on 2nd and 3rd shift, with full-time, part-time, and PRN all on the table. Posted rates span roles and cities: $45.00/hr for LPNs in Harrisburg, $44.00/hr in Wilkes-Barre, and $57.00 to $60.00/hr for RN placements.
Employer research, Sep 19, 2026
Agency LPN work in Harrisburg posts at $45.00 an hour, with weekend shifts paying $47.00 an hour.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-19Source: indeed.comThe same agency staffs LPN assignments across Wilkes-Barre, Lancaster, and Pottsville, so you can pick up hours outside one city.
For travel nursesSources
Skilled nursing placements run 2nd and 3rd shift on full-time, part-time, or PRN terms.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-19Source: us.trabajo.org
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: the one assignment welcomes new grads
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$45.00/hr
Agency LPN Harrisburg base rate
As of 2026-09-19
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- Hourly pay
$44.00/hr
Agency LPN Wilkes-Barre base rate
As of 2026-09-19
- Hourly pay
$44.00/hr
Agency LPN Lancaster base rate
As of 2026-09-19
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- Hourly pay
$44.00/hr
Agency LPN Pottsville base rate
As of 2026-09-19
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- Hourly pay
$57.00/hr
Agency RN Wilkes-Barre base rate
As of 2026-09-19
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- Hourly pay
$60.00/hr
Agency RN Pottsville base rate
As of 2026-09-19
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- Hourly pay
$27.00/hr
Agency CNA Harrisburg base rate
As of 2026-09-19
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- Shift pay
Agency LPN Harrisburg weekend hourly rate ($47/hr, $2/hr differential over $45/hr base)
As of 2026-09-19
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- Shift pay
Agency LPN Wilkes-Barre weekend rate ($46/hr)
As of 2026-09-19
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The units
Skilled Nursing Facility
Skilled Nursing Facility · Wilkes-Barre, PA
Penn Staffing places LPNs in skilled nursing facility settings for 2nd and 3rd shifts on full-time, part-time, or PRN bases.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation Cuts
- A registered nurse reported that hourly compensation for LPNs and RNs was cut drastically by 10 to 15 dollars per hour over a one-month span.
Sources
As of 2023-10-19Source: indeed.com- Schedule Flexibility
- Reviewers highlight schedule and location flexibility as well as fair compensation as key positives of agency work with the firm.
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As of 2023-10-19Source: indeed.com- New Graduate Experience
- A travel staff nurse noted the position offered good early experience for new graduates, though it demanded independent nursing and quick critical thinking.
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As of 2020-10-27Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Overall Ratings
- Company holds a 3.3 out of 5 overall rating on Indeed across 4 reviews, scoring highest in work-life balance and compensation (4.7) but lower in workplace culture (3.7).
Sources
As of 2026-09-19Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
One registered nurse reported LPN and RN hourly rates being cut by $10 to $15 an hour over about a month, so ask how long a quoted rate holds.
Sources
As of 2023-10-19Source: 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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
Living in Harrisburg, PA
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.
Browse roles in Harrisburg- 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 Penn Staffing Services LLC hire new grads?
The one assignment welcomes new grads.
Is Penn Staffing Services LLC a staffing agency?
Yes. It hires nurses for assignments at other workplaces.
How do I apply?
Choose an assignment and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Penn Staffing Services LLC, and we tell you what happens next.
Assignments from Penn Staffing Services LLC
Agency LPN Harrisburg
$45/hr
- New grads welcomed · reported
- LPN
- Weekend shift
- Agency contract
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Penn-Staffing-Services-LLC/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-19
- us.trabajo.org/job-3285-9267c7bc285cc9fe5c62cf82ec651b30
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-19
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