Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Jul 15 · Applications close Jul 15, 2027

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital workplace

License: RN licenseValid State RN license
Term: Per Diem

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License: Valid State RN license
Certification: BLS required at hire
Education: BSN or enrollment in a BSN program
Experience: At least one year of RN experience
Experience: Clinical experience
Also asks: Minimum
Also asks: *Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*
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What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most Pennsylvania PRN rolesPennsylvania PRN postings that state pay run $29/hr to $53/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $45/hr, across 95 postings.
Sign-on bonus: $6,000

The workplace

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital

Rehab Center

You work nights on an inpatient rehabilitation unit in Harrisburg caring for people recovering from brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas. Full-time nights run 7p to 7:30a across three 12-hour shifts a week…

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Preceptors and orientation

Great orientation and training program; extensive orientation for smooth transition

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Scheduling

Full-time nights 7p-7:30a three 12-hour shifts/week with flexible scheduling; Per Diem Tier 2: 2 12-hour shifts/week, ≥3 weekend shifts every 6 weeks, 1 major & 1 minor holiday

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Overview
Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital
A UPMC and Select Medical Partnership
Position: Registered Nurse (RN)Location: inside UPMC Osteopathic

Schedule

PRN, Per Diem

Compensation

$50.00 per hour

Shift differentials for nights and weekends. Sign-On Bonus: $6,000

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities Receive admissions and/or transfers Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment Timely and accurate documentation using EPIC Interpret assessment/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry Ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately Instruct and counsel patients/families Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Valid State RN license
At least one year of RN experience
BLS required at hire

Preferred Qualifications

BSN or enrollment in a BSN program Clinical experience Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

What's around it?

In Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,062/mo
Household income: $48,099/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Harrisburg, PA

NeighborhoodsHarrisburg is geographically split by the Susquehanna River into distinct East Shore and West Shore communities. On the East Shore, young professionals gravitate toward Midtown, renowned for its arts scene, historic brick rowhouses, and converted warehouses, as well as Downtown for walkable riverfront living. Further east, suburban enclaves like Lower Paxton, Paxtonia, and Hummelstown offer quieter residential neighborhoods close to the Route 322 medical corridor leading to Hershey. Across the river on the West Shore in Cumberland County, boroughs like Camp Hill, Lemoyne, Mechanicsburg, and New Cumberland attract residents looking for established tree-lined streets, newer residential subdivisions, and shopping along the Carlisle Pike corridor.

Harrisburg is geographically split by the Susquehanna River into distinct East Shore and West Shore communities. On the East Shore, young professionals gravitate toward Midtown, renowned for its arts scene, historic brick rowhouses, and converted warehouses, as well as Downtown for walkable riverfront living.

Further east, suburban enclaves like Lower Paxton, Paxtonia, and Hummelstown offer quieter residential neighborhoods close to the Route 322 medical corridor leading to Hershey. Across the river on the West Shore in Cumberland County, boroughs like Camp Hill, Lemoyne, Mechanicsburg, and New Cumberland attract residents looking for established tree-lined streets, newer residential subdivisions, and shopping along the Carlisle Pike corridor.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: harrisburgforsale.com Source 2: newhomesource.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundCommutes in the Harrisburg metro generally run twenty to thirty minutes, but daily driving depends heavily on river crossings. Nurses traveling between Cumberland County on the West Shore and East Shore employment hubs face rush-hour bottlenecks on the Susquehanna River bridges. Major regional arteries include Interstate 81 running through Cumberland County, Interstate 83 linking south toward York and Baltimore, Route 322 feeding directly toward Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76). For regional travel beyond driving, the area is served by Amtrak rail service from downtown Harrisburg and Harrisburg International Airport.

Commutes in the Harrisburg metro generally run twenty to thirty minutes, but daily driving depends heavily on river crossings. Nurses traveling between Cumberland County on the West Shore and East Shore employment hubs face rush-hour bottlenecks on the Susquehanna River bridges.

Major regional arteries include Interstate 81 running through Cumberland County, Interstate 83 linking south toward York and Baltimore, Route 322 feeding directly toward Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76). For regional travel beyond driving, the area is served by Amtrak rail service from downtown Harrisburg and Harrisburg International Airport.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: harrisburgforsale.com Source 2: moversandcompany.com Source 3: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the Susquehanna River and its scenic Riverfront Park, which hosts walking and biking paths right alongside downtown. The Capital Area Greenbelt offers a 20-mile continuous multi-use trail looping around the entire city, connecting stops like Italian Lake and Wildwood Park, where visitors encounter wetland wildlife and the seasonal Art in the Wild outdoor installations. Just north, Fort Hunter Park and Mansion, Detweiler Park, and Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area provide extensive hiking trails, with Pinchot Park and the Appalachian Trail within short weekend driving range.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Susquehanna River and its scenic Riverfront Park, which hosts walking and biking paths right alongside downtown. The Capital Area Greenbelt offers a 20-mile continuous multi-use trail looping around the entire city, connecting stops like Italian Lake and Wildwood Park, where visitors encounter wetland wildlife and the seasonal Art in the Wild outdoor installations.

Just north, Fort Hunter Park and Mansion, Detweiler Park, and Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area provide extensive hiking trails, with Pinchot Park and the Appalachian Trail within short weekend driving range.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: explorehbg.com Source 2: newhomesource.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Living in Harrisburg

Harrisburg offers healthcare professionals the distinct pace of a riverfront state capital paired with small-city accessibility and central mid-Atlantic connectivity. Life here revolves around the Susquehanna River, which shapes both recreation and the daily commute. Clinicians heading to major employers like Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center must weigh the East Shore versus West Shore divide: living in vibrant urban pockets like Midtown provides walkable access to Broad Street Market, Sprocket murals, and Riverfront Park, while suburban West Shore havens like Camp Hill and Mechanicsburg offer newer construction and sought-after school districts. Commuters must account for bridge congestion during peak shift changes along Interstate 81, Interstate 83, and Route 322. When off duty, nurses can bike the 20-mile Capital Area Greenbelt, catch a Harrisburg Senators game on City Island, or take advantage of quick weekend escapes to Baltimore, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C. While grocery options often require a car and urban blocks require street-level discernment, Harrisburg delivers a grounded, community-focused lifestyle with abundant green space.

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As of 2024Source 1: harrisburgforsale.com Source 2: explorehbg.com Source 3: newhomesource.com Source 4: moversandcompany.com

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