Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
Nursing home in Spencer, IA
- Per diem roles
- 82 beds
- Hiring days and evenings
- New grads welcome on 2 roles
From 3 postings · Employer research Sep 22, 2026
The short version
An 82-bed skilled nursing facility offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care under one roof.
Employer research, Sep 22, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of 3 roles welcome new grads
- Rehab nurses: all 3 roles
- Per diem nurses: all 3 roles are per diem
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Offers mentorship programs and welcomes new graduates.
Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center · employer research
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As of 2026- Career development
Invests in career advancement opportunities, professional development programs, and training sessions.
Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center · employer research
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As of 2026- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement and employee scholarship opportunities are provided.
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As of 2026- Scheduling
Offers 8-hour and 12-hour shifts (including 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM, and 10:00 PM–6:00 AM), weekend rotations, 3–5 days during the week, and full-time, part-time, or PRN options.
Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center · employer research
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As of 2026
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) with match, DailyPay, paid time off and sick time, tuition reimbursement and scholarships, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurance, and employee discounts.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$40.00/hr
Starting pay for Registered Nurses (RN), plus experience-based compensation
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$21.00/hr
Starting pay for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), with pay also based on experience
As of 2026
- Shift pay
Shift differentials offered for 2nd and 3rd shifts for CNAs
As of 2026
The hard parts
CNA starting pay is listed at $21.00 an hour, and the three postings we hold all sit at that same $21.00 figure — the higher RN rate is stated separately, so ask where your license and years actually land.
From employer postings
Weekend rotations are part of the schedule, so plan your weekends around them.
Employer research, Sep 22, 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 Spencer, IA
Spencer is a welcoming northwest Iowa community near the Iowa Great Lakes region, offering small-town charm with year-round outdoor recreation. Home to the renowned Clay County Fairgrounds, it blends rural tranquility with a tight-knit downtown—ideal for nurses seeking a slower pace and genuine community connection.
Browse roles in Spencer- State price level · Iowa
- 12% below the national average
- State index 87.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $805/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $59,667/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center hire new grads?
2 of 3 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift, 1 is an evening shift and 1 is a night shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
Full-Time RN (Registered Nurse) – Day Shift (6 AM – 6 PM)
Spencer, IA · Posted 2 weeks ago
From $40/hr
- RN
- Morning team (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Per diem
- New grads welcomed
- CNA
- 8-hour nights
- Per diem
- New grads welcomed
- CNA
- 8-hour evenings
- Per diem
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