Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in Massachusetts

Registered Nurse Med Surg jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated across academic medical centers, community hospitals, and large health systems, with openings at every level from new graduate to senior staff nurse. Boston, Worcester, and Springfield anchor the hiring market, where institutions like Mass General Brigham, Boston Medical Center, and UMass Memorial Health have ongoing med-surg needs. The most in-demand specialties include post-surgical recovery, telemetry step-down, and orthopedic med-surg units. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles53
Top employerUMass Memorial Health
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring17
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Beth Israel Lahey Health
Registered Nurse (RN), Med Surg, 32 hours/week, evening shift
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Registered Nurse (RN), Med Surg, 32 hours/week, evening shift
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beverly, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$37 - $84.71/hr
BLS Certification

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Cape Cod Healthcare
RN, Med Surg
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RN, Med Surg
Cape Cod Healthcare
Hyannis, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$38.36 - $81.23/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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Beth Israel Lahey Health
Patient Care Technician, Per Diem, Farr 3 Med-Surg
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Patient Care Technician, Per Diem, Farr 3 Med-Surg
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Boston, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$20.5 - $27.59/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Cape Cod Healthcare
RN, Med Surg
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RN, Med Surg
Cape Cod Healthcare
Falmouth, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$38.36 - $81.23/hr
1,001-5,000

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Boston Medical Center
Registered Nurse, Med Surg-Post-Op Surgical - 4W, 36 Hour (Nights / Every Other Weekend/Holiday)
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Boston Medical Center
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Registered Nurse, Med Surg-Post-Op Surgical - 4W, 36 Hour (Nights / Every Other Weekend/Holiday)
Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$38.05 - $75.33/hr
BLS Certification
5,001-10,000

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Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
12 jobs
Marlborough
9 jobs
Burlington
5 jobs
Gardner
3 jobs
Methuen
3 jobs
Falmouth
3 jobs
Plymouth
3 jobs
Weymouth
3 jobs
Hyannis
2 jobs

Registered Nurse Med Surg Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

  • UMass Memorial Health
    UMass Memorial Health14
  • Boston Medical Center
    Boston Medical Center11
  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
    Beth Israel Lahey Health11
  • Cape Cod Healthcare
    Cape Cod Healthcare5
  • South Shore Health
    South Shore Health3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse license issued by the Board of Registration in Nursing
  • Current BLS certification required at time of hire
  • Associate or bachelor of science in nursing degree from an accredited program
  • Minimum one year of acute care med-surg experience preferred for most positions
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex patient loads in a fast-paced inpatient setting

Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a registered nurse med surg in Massachusetts?

To work as a registered nurse in Massachusetts, you must hold an active license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, which requires completing an accredited associate or bachelor of science in nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Massachusetts participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in a compact state may practice without a separate Massachusetts license. Most employers require or strongly prefer candidates with clinical experience in an inpatient acute care or medical-surgical unit.

How much do registered nurse med surgs make in Massachusetts?

Registered nurse med surgs 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 nurse med surgs in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring registered nurse med surgs in Massachusetts right now include UMass Memorial Health, Boston Medical Center, and Beth Israel Lahey Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of large academic health systems and community hospital networks means consistent med-surg hiring throughout the year, particularly in the Greater Boston corridor.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most registered nurse med surg jobs?

Boston, Marlborough, and Burlington have the most registered nurse med surg openings in Massachusetts. Boston dominates because of its dense cluster of teaching hospitals and academic medical centers, while Worcester and Springfield each anchor regional health systems, including UMass Memorial Health and Baystate Health, that generate steady med-surg volume across their hospital campuses.

Are there remote registered nurse med surg jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse med surg is a hands-on inpatient role centered on direct patient care, so remote work applies only to a narrow set of adjacent functions. About 0% of registered nurse med surg openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, case management, or telephone triage rather than traditional floor nursing.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new graduate residency programs, which major Massachusetts health systems run specifically for nurses without post-licensure experience. Mass General Brigham, Boston Medical Center, and UMass Memorial Health each offer structured nurse residency programs that place new graduates into med-surg units with mentorship and orientation support. Candidates coming from roles as patient care technicians, licensed practical nurses, or acute care nursing students completing clinical rotations at Massachusetts facilities are strongly positioned, and holding a bachelor of science in nursing gives a measurable edge in competitive applicant pools.

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

You can find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.

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