Space Coast Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Rehab center in Merritt Island, FL
From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 30, 2026Sources
The short version
You’re looking at a skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitation center on Merritt Island. The work is resident care in what they call a homelike atmosphere of comfort and healing, with an employee-first tone and some staff tenures past 25 years.
Employer research, Jul 30, 2026
You mentor nursing staff, conduct rounds, and partner with the DON and ADON on care standards in skilled nursing, rehab, and long-term care.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: spacecoasthc.comThey promote from within and offer on-the-job training so you can grow skills without changing employers.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: spacecoasthc.comRN pay in public postings runs $37–$40 an hour, based on experience.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026 · 2026-07-30
Nursing here
- Career development
Promotes from within; on-the-job training offered to develop skills and realize potential
Space Coast Healthcare & Rehabilitation · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: spacecoasthc.com- Charge opportunities
RN role includes mentoring nursing staff, conducting rounds, and partnering with DON/ADON on care standards
Space Coast Healthcare & Rehabilitation · employer research
Sources
As of 2026
Benefits
RN posting: comprehensive medical and dental, generous PTO, employee recognition program, company perks and discounts. Related posting also lists 401(k), vision, and advancement opportunities.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$37–$40/hr
Registered Nurse (RN), based on experience
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$37–$40/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) upper bound of stated range, based on experience
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$27–$30/hr
Human Resources Coordinator, full-time day shift
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Human Resources Coordinator upper bound of stated range
As of 2026
The units
Skilled nursing / long-term care / rehabilitation
Employer is a healthcare and rehabilitation center providing resident care in skilled nursing, rehab, and long-term care setting.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: spacecoasthc.com
The hard parts
No formal new-grad residency listed
Employer research, Jul 30, 2026
Published RN pay tops out at $40/hour
Employer research, Jul 30, 2026
Nurse-to-patient ratios and scheduling details are not published
Employer research, Jul 30, 2026
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?
Living in Merritt Island, FL
Merritt Island sits along Florida's Space Coast, a barrier island bordered by the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. Home to the Kennedy Space Center, this coastal community blends waterfront living with aerospace history — an appealing spot for nurses who want laid-back beaches and rocket launches in their backyard.
Browse roles in Merritt Island- State price level · Florida
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.4 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Current openings at Space Coast Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Sources
- spacecoasthc.com/employment
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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