Select Specialty Hospital - Oakland
Specialty hospital in Pontiac, MI
- 30 beds
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 on 5 roles
- Hiring days and nights
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 7 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 23, 2026Sources
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The short version
This is a 30-bed critical illness recovery hospital on the 7th and 8th floors, built around high-acuity care and ventilator liberation, so vent weaning is the daily work rather than an occasional case.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-23Source: selectspecialtyhospitals.comNurses reviewing this location say the clinical learning is substantial, especially in managing medically complex patients.
For new gradsSources
As of 2022-10-05Source: indeed.comA full-time night Nursing Assistant posting lists a $2,500 sign-on bonus.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: jobs.mitalent.org
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 7 roles welcomes new grads
- Tele nurses: 5 of 7 roles
Nursing here
- Nursing leadership
Angela Small · Chief Nursing Officer
Select Specialty Hospital - Oakland
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$23.00/hr
Nursing Assistant (NA) - PRN Nightshift
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
Nursing Assistant (NA) - Full-time Nights
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
$2,500.00
Nursing Assistant (NA) - Full-time Nights sign-on bonus
As of 2026
Sources
Units hiring now
- TeleDays 3 · Nights 25 open
- RehabDays 12 open
Critical Illness Recovery / LTAC
Select Specialty Hospital – Oakland · Pontiac, MI
30-bed critical illness recovery hospital located on 7th and 8th floors specializing in high acuity and ventilator liberation.
Sources
Select Specialty Hospital – Oakland · Pontiac, MIAs of 2026-09-23Source: selectspecialtyhospitals.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Skill Building and Nursing Skills
- Staff note the hospital provides substantial clinical learning opportunities and solid experience managing high-acuity, medically complex patients.
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As of 2022-10-05Source: indeed.com- Leadership and Management
- Coworkers and peers are often viewed as supportive, but multiple reviewers mention inconsistent leadership and perceived favoritism among managers.
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As of 2018-10-31Source: indeed.com- Workload and Staffing
- Staff report heavy patient loads with high-acuity ventilator and tracheostomy care, compounded by frequent short staffing.
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As of 2024-01-05Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Reviews from this location describe heavy assignments of vent and trach patients alongside frequent short staffing, and some reviewers also report inconsistent management and favoritism.
Sources
As of 2024-01-05 · 2018-10-31Source: 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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Pontiac, MI
Pontiac sits in Oakland County, roughly 30 miles northwest of Detroit, blending small-city affordability with easy access to metro resources. The Clinton River winds through town and downtown offers local dining and seasonal events. Nurses relocating here find a community feel with proximity to major healthcare systems.
Browse roles in Pontiac- State price level · Michigan
- 4% below the national average
- State index 96.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,063/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $44,329/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Select Specialty Hospital - Oakland hire new grads?
1 of 7 roles welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 5 of 7 roles, up to $15,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 4 are day shifts and 2 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Tele (5) and rehab (2).
How do I apply?
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Current openings at Select Specialty Hospital - Oakland
Select Specialty Hospital - Oakland
Pontiac, MI
- RN
- 7a-730pm PRN
- Per diem
Select Specialty Hospital - Oakland
Pontiac, MI
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time Nightshift
Up to $52/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 7:00 pm - 7:30 am
- +$3.50/hr differential
Select Specialty Hospital - Oakland
Pontiac, MI
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time Days
Up to $52/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Hours: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
- Tuition reimbursement
Select Specialty Hospital - Oakland
Pontiac, MI
- RN/LPN
- Day shift
- Per diem
Select Specialty Hospital - Oakland
Pontiac, MI
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Full Time - Three 12 hour shifts per week
- New grads welcomed
Select Specialty Hospital - Oakland
Pontiac, MI
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time Nightshift
Up to $52/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 7:00 pm - 7:30 am
- +$3.50/hr differential
Select Specialty Hospital - Oakland
Pontiac, MI
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time Days
Up to $52/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
- Tuition reimbursement
Want to work here?
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Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Select-Specialty-Hospital/reviews
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2022-10-05
- jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/393944045
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- nexxt.com/jobs/nursing-assistant-na-per-diem-night-shift-pontiac-mi-3391828220-job.html
Nursing here · as of 2026
- selectspecialtyhospitals.com/locations-and-tours/mi/pontiac/oakland
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-23
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