From 4 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 17, 2026Sources
The short version
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a national behavioral healthcare provider focused on addiction treatment and rehabilitation, with facilities across the United States.
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: 3 of 4 roles
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: all 4 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
Benefits
AAC advertises strong compensation and benefits packages including comprehensive health coverage and flexible schedules to maintain work/life balance. However, at least one nurse reviewer reported no 401(k) match, suggesting the retirement benefits may be limited.
The hard parts
Lower pay compared to other nursing positions
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Patient overload due to insufficient nursing staff on floors
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Nurses burdened with many additional tasks beyond core nursing duties
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No 401(k) match and high turnover described as a 'revolving door' by some reviewers
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Worcester, MA
As New England’s second-largest city and Central Massachusetts’ clinical anchor, Worcester pairs major healthcare networks like UMass Memorial with classic triple-decker neighborhoods and Shrewsbury Street dining. With a cost of living just 2.5% above the national average, you get serious medical career momentum without Boston’s crushing price tag.
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- 3% above the national average
- BEA index 102.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,487/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $70,102/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 4 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to American Addiction Centers, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at American Addiction Centers
- RN
- 7p-7a
- ADN accepted
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Per diem
- RN
- Night shift
Sources
- americanaddictioncenters.org
Employer website
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