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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Job Description:
Johnson 6 is a 37 bed medical unit. The unit has multiple private rooms to accommodate the needs of the variety of patient populations that are served there. Johnson 6 also has three four bed rooms which overflow beds are available in case of elevated census. There is one negative pressure room to accommodate needs of patients requiring this level of need.
The entire unit has had an assessment to accommodate the behavioral health patients we care for that may happen to be on suicide precautions. These patients tent to be placed in the private rooms at the Nurse’s Station for the highest levels of monitoring.
Patient Population Johnson 6 accepts patients of 16 years of age or older with chronic medical conditions. Patients cared for on this unit generally range in age 20 to 90 years of age, there is such a range of ages on Johnson 6 due to the variety of medical conditions that are treated can impact any age group. Patients are admitted from many services including internal medicine, medical oncology, hospice, infectious disease, behavioral health, thoracic surgery and renal. Common Medical Diagnoses • Pancreatitis • Cerebral vascular accident • Dementia • Delirium • Failure to thrive • Cancer • Substance abuse issues Common Nursing Diagnoses • Nutritional deficit • Safety (Fall risk) • Alteration in skin integrity • Alteration in body image • Cellulitis • Pain management • Powerlessness
On Johnson 6, one of the key roles in successful patient care is that of the unit based Pharmacist on the day shift M-F. The patients on Johnson 6 require complex pharmaceutical interventions, and having this expertise available on the unit to support the patient care needs as well as a resource of Provider order management has allowed the RN staff to collaborate for highest quality outcomes.
Qualified candidates
– graduate of an accredited school of nursing
– current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license
– BSN preferred
– BCLS required
Application Instructions: Applicants will only be considered for the specific job posting to which they apply. If there are multiple postings for the same or similar roles, applicants must apply separately to each posting to ensure consideration
Pay Range:
$37.00 – $84.71
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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Job details
- Employment: Full-time
- Hours/Week: 32
- Shift: Evening
- Category: Nursing
- Pay Range: $37.00 - $84.71
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Req ID: JR102091
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Registered Nurse Med Surg Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- UMass Memorial Health14

- Boston Medical Center11

- Beth Israel Lahey Health11

- Cape Cod Healthcare5

- 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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