Cambridge Health Alliance
Community hospital in Cambridge, MA
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 4 roles
- Hiring rotating and days
From 7 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jun 30, 2026Sources
For the Cambridge Health Alliance hiring team
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- ICU2 roles · 3 who fit
- ER1 role · 0 who fit
- L&D1 role · 1 who fit
- Primary Care1 role · 0 who fit
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The short version
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a community healthcare system serving the Massachusetts communities of Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Revere, Somerville, and Winthrop.
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: 4 of 7 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Cambridge
Nursing here
Benefits
Known compensation elements include up to $20,000 in bonuses for experienced ICU RNs and union representation through the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), which typically provides negotiated benefits, pay scales, and working conditions. Full-time positions are 36 hours per week.
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The hard parts
Night shift requirements (7p-7:30a) with every other weekend and holiday coverage
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
High-stress environment particularly in ICU with critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation and invasive monitoring
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Fast-paced work environment as noted in job descriptions
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- 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 Cambridge, MA
Connected by the MBTA Red Line, Cambridge links sleek Kendall Square biotech corridors with classic triple-deckers in Cambridgeport. Ditch stressful driving for riverside runs along car-free Memorial Drive and dinner in Central Square. With living costs about 8% above the national average, this walkable City of Squares delivers rich off-shift energy.
Browse roles in Cambridge- Metro price level · Cambridge area
- 8% above the national average
- BEA index 108.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,787/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $130,748/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Cambridge Health Alliance hire new grads?
4 of 7 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 4 of 7 roles, up to $20,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 4 are rotating shifts, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
ICU (2), ER (1), L&D (1), primary care (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Cambridge Health Alliance, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Cambridge Health Alliance
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 9a-930p Mon-Fri, 10a-630pm Sat-Sun
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Cambridge Health Alliance sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- challiance.org
Employer website
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