Registered Nurse Jobs in Massachusetts

Registered Nurse jobs in Massachusetts are among the most actively hiring markets in the country, concentrated in acute care hospital systems, academic medical centers, and community health networks, with openings at every level from new graduate to seasoned clinical nurse specialist. Boston, Worcester, and Springfield anchor most of the hiring, with major systems like Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and UMass Memorial Health maintaining consistent registered nurse demand year-round. Critical care, oncology, and labor and delivery are the specialties with the deepest and most sustained need across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles138+
Top employerBeth Israel Lahey Health
Top cityPlymouth, MA
Cities hiring43
Work type46% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Registered Nurse - RN or LPN Nurse Supervisor - Every Other Weekend
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Registered Nurse - RN or LPN Nurse Supervisor - Every Other Weekend
St. Patrick's Manor
Framingham, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$38.68 - $58.66/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
51-200

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Health Center Manager Registered Nurse
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Health Center Manager Registered Nurse
Premise Health
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$129k - $162k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
5,001-10,000

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Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse
Eliot Community Human Services
Saugus, Massachusetts
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$75k/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Registered Nurse, RN - Infusion Center, Per Diem
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Registered Nurse, RN - Infusion Center, Per Diem
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$43.01 - $70.95/hr
PALS Certification
5,001-10,000

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ACCS Registered Nurse
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ACCS Registered Nurse
Eliot Community Human Services
Saugus, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Plymouth
23 jobs
Beverly
20 jobs
Stoughton
9 jobs
Milton
6 jobs
Needham
6 jobs
Concord
4 jobs
Cambridge
4 jobs
Lowell
3 jobs

Registered Nurse Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Beth Israel Lahey Health58
  • PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Stoughton9
  • American Traveler6
  • Massachusetts General Hospital6
  • Maximus3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse license issued by the Board of Registration in Nursing
  • Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
  • Current BLS certification required before first clinical shift
  • One or more years of acute care or specialty unit clinical experience preferred
  • Strong electronic health record proficiency, especially Epic or Cerner platforms
  • ACLS or PALS certification required for critical care, ED, and perioperative roles

Registered Nurse Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a registered nurse in Massachusetts?

You become a registered nurse in Massachusetts by completing an accredited nursing program, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining licensure through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. The Board accepts applications for initial licensure and for endorsement if you hold an active license from another state. Massachusetts is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses relocating from compact states must apply for a Massachusetts-specific license before practicing.

How much do registered nurses make in Massachusetts?

Registered nurses in Massachusetts earn a median of about $104,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,310 for the lowest 10% to over $174,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire registered nurses in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring registered nurses in Massachusetts right now include Beth Israel Lahey Health, PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Stoughton, and American Traveler, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of academic medical centers and large integrated health systems means consistent registered nurse hiring well beyond typical seasonal cycles.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most registered nurse jobs?

Plymouth, Boston, and Beverly are the Massachusetts cities with the most registered nurse openings, driven by the large academic medical centers and teaching hospitals concentrated in and around Boston, with Worcester's UMass Memorial system and regional community hospitals in Springfield sustaining steady demand outside the primary metro.

Are there remote registered nurse jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. Registered nursing is fundamentally a hands-on, bedside role, so most positions require on-site presence. About 54% of registered nurse openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which reflects how little of the work can be done off-site. The roles most likely to offer remote flexibility are telephone triage, case management, utilization review, and insurance pre-authorization.

How can I get hired as a registered nurse in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new graduate residency programs, which Mass General Brigham, Boston Children's Hospital, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute run specifically for nurses without post-graduation experience. These structured programs provide supervised clinical rotations across specialties before permanent placement. Candidates who hold a current Massachusetts RN license and BLS certification before applying move through the selection process faster. Patient care associate and nursing assistant roles at the same institutions are also common lateral entry points that lead to internal RN postings.

Where can I find and apply to registered nurse jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to registered nurse jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across hospitals, community health centers, long-term care facilities, and outpatient networks. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly.

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