Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 100-bed hospital in Lancaster, PA — .
2 openings posted here, advertised at $2,386 to $2,401 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center has 2 openings posted across 2 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,386 to $2,401, with a median of $2,394. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Pennsylvania median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER | 1 | $2,386 | $2,386 | 1% under | Evening |
| Telemetry | 1 | $2,401 | $2,401 | 1% under | Night |
The comparison is against the Pennsylvania median advertised rate for the same specialty. Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center posts above it in 0 of 2 specialties with a comparison.
ER: 1 opening, evening shifts, advertised at $2,386 a week, 1% under the Pennsylvania median for ER. Telemetry: 1 opening, night shifts, advertised at $2,401 a week, 1% under the Pennsylvania median for Telemetry.
Against the national average, Lancaster, PA runs utilities 7% above and housing 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Lancaster, PA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2% below |
| Housing | 6% below |
| Utilities | 7% above |
| Groceries and goods | 1% above |
| Services | 2% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Lancaster is $1,390 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,100.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income.
Other Pennsylvania hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University Hospital | Philadelphia | 43 | $2,526 | 761 | $1,615 |
| Allegheny General Hospital | Pittsburgh | 32 | $2,669 | 508 | $1,150 |
| Reading Hospital | West Reading | 11 | $2,410 | 580 | — |
| Milton S Hershey Medical Center | Hershey | 6 | $2,786 | 629 | $1,470 |
| Albert Einstein Medical Center | Philadelphia | 6 | $2,937 | 341 | $1,615 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.5★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 5.0 |
| Safety | 4.0 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: Small newer 120 bed hospital and staff were wonderful to travelers, always willing to answer questions and help. Never more than 5:1 and acuity wasn't bad. Lots of travelers. They always worked with m…
Cons: Hired for an obs floor that wasn't fully open so I floated about once a week to like units. Cerner.