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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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 4, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Telemetry Float Pool RN for a night shift, every-other-weekend position requiring an active MA RN license and prior travel nursing experience.
Details
- Float pool position covering 8 different Med/Surg Telemetry units throughout the hospital, including Davenport 5, 7, 8, 9, ED, PH6/7, Pingree 4, and Overflow
- Care for ED border patients, serve as medication nurse in the acute mental health unit, and care for non-vented, transfer-ready ICU patients
- Clinician to patient ratios up to 5:1 on days/evenings and up to 6:1 on nights
- Facility bed count of 371 with unit census ranging from 8 to 41 beds
- Uses Epic for charting
- Night shift schedule (19:00-07:30) with every other weekend required
- Days/evenings rotation includes 1 to 3 rotations to nights per contract
- 13-week assignment
Requirements
- Active Massachusetts RN license required (no conditional or pending licenses accepted)
- AHA BLS certification required
- 2 years of acute care hospital experience in one location required
- 2 years of experience working as a traveler required
- Telemetry monitoring experience including measuring intervals and interpreting strips every 4 hours
- TR Band experience required
- Must be able to perform cardiac drips and read tele strips
- Flu vaccine required with no religious or medical exemptions allowed
Additional Information
- Responsible for cardiac monitoring, cardiac drips, and reading telemetry strips
- Must be willing to float between 8 different Med/Surg Telemetry units
- Free on-site parking available
- Local candidates must reside within 60 miles of the facility
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 4, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Telemetry Float Pool RN for a night shift, every-other-weekend position requiring an active MA RN license and prior travel nursing experience.
Details
- Float pool position covering 8 different Med/Surg Telemetry units throughout the hospital, including Davenport 5, 7, 8, 9, ED, PH6/7, Pingree 4, and Overflow
- Care for ED border patients, serve as medication nurse in the acute mental health unit, and care for non-vented, transfer-ready ICU patients
- Clinician to patient ratios up to 5:1 on days/evenings and up to 6:1 on nights
- Facility bed count of 371 with unit census ranging from 8 to 41 beds
- Uses Epic for charting
- Night shift schedule (19:00-07:30) with every other weekend required
- Days/evenings rotation includes 1 to 3 rotations to nights per contract
- 13-week assignment
Requirements
- Active Massachusetts RN license required (no conditional or pending licenses accepted)
- AHA BLS certification required
- 2 years of acute care hospital experience in one location required
- 2 years of experience working as a traveler required
- Telemetry monitoring experience including measuring intervals and interpreting strips every 4 hours
- TR Band experience required
- Must be able to perform cardiac drips and read tele strips
- Flu vaccine required with no religious or medical exemptions allowed
Additional Information
- Responsible for cardiac monitoring, cardiac drips, and reading telemetry strips
- Must be willing to float between 8 different Med/Surg Telemetry units
- Free on-site parking available
- Local candidates must reside within 60 miles of the facility
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Registered Nurse Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Beth Israel Lahey Health20
- American Traveler11
- Caregave health5C
- McLean Hospital4
- Amedisys3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
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, American Traveler, and Caregave health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?
Beverly, Boston, and Worcester 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 33% of registered nurse openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 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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