From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 19, 2026Sources
The short version
You would clock in at a nonprofit regional hospital in Concord, Massachusetts — a union shop that 25 surrounding communities have used since 1911, now serving more than 300,000 people. The system is headquartered here and employs somewhere between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
Employer research, Aug 19, 2026
Special Care per diem nights (7p–7a) list $36.78–$73.57 an hour, and the job includes precepting, mentoring, and delegating to support staff.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: credenzahealth.comOn Special Care, new graduates get a longer window to finish ACLS, and the RN role is written to include preceptorship and staff development.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: credenzahealth.comThis is a union hospital, and nurses often describe a family-like coworker group even when they criticize other parts of the job.
For experienced nursesSources
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
SCU RN role includes preceptorship, mentoring, and supporting staff development.
Emerson Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: credenzahealth.com- Career development
Reviews describe training opportunities but limited advancement; some leave for better prospects.
Emerson Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Union representation
Union roles reported
Emerson Hospital · employer research
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- Scheduling
SCU 7p-7a; home care 8:00am-4:30pm. Staff FT hours not guaranteed; former RN reported weekly forced PTO or unpaid time.
Emerson Hospital · employer research
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- Floating
Former RN cited flexibility to move around the hospital as a plus.
Emerson Hospital · employer research
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As of 2023-09-11Source: glassdoor.com- Charge opportunities
SCU RN expected to supervise, mentor, and delegate to support staff.
Emerson Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: credenzahealth.com
Benefits
$10,000 sign-on posted for full-time Home Care RN; a community post listed $15,000 for Labor & Delivery. Union shop. No other benefits are spelled out in the available facts.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$36.78–$73.57/hr
RN Special Care Unit, per diem, eve/night 7p-7a; posted range
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
$73.57/hr
RN Special Care Unit per diem posted maximum
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
$33.99–$66.01/hr
RN Home Care, full-time day shift 8:00am–4:30pm; posted range
As of 2026-07
- Hourly pay
$66.01/hr
RN Home Care posted maximum
As of 2026-07
- Hourly pay
From $40.01/hr
RN Operating Department, full-time; listed starting/posted rate
As of 2026-07
- Sign-on bonus
$10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RN Home Care, Concord MA
As of 2026-07
- Sign-on bonus
$15K sign-on for RN Labor & Delivery at Emerson Hospital; BSN preferred
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- EREvenings 11 open
- Mother/BabyNights 11 open
Special Care / ICU-CCU
Per-diem SCU RN, 7p-7a; Med/Surg and ICU/CCU experience preferred; new grads given longer ACLS window.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: credenzahealth.comL&D
Community post advertises an Emerson Hospital RN Labor Delivery opening with a $15K sign-on; BSN preferred.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: facebook.comHome Care
Full-time home-care RN in Concord, day shift 8:00am–4:30pm, with a posted $10,000 sign-on bonus.
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Source location unconfirmedOR
Full-time Operating Department RN posting listed at $40.01/hr on a Concord-area job board.
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Source location unconfirmed
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Coworker culture
- Staff often describe a family-like, supportive coworker community despite other workplace problems.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Management and leadership
- Reviews commonly cite weak support, poor communication, favoritism, and inadequate responses to staff needs.
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- Pay versus market
- Pay is frequently called below industry standards, pushing some nurses to look elsewhere.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Travelers over core staff
- A former Concord RN said full-time staff hours were not guaranteed and PTO was forced while travelers got guaranteed hours. Quote: "Travel here don’t be staff here."
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As of 2023-09-11Source: glassdoor.com- Work-life balance
- Some schedule flexibility is noted, but high expectations and busy shifts often undercut balance. US category score 3.6/5.
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- Turnover and overall rating
- High turnover is a recurring theme. Overall Glassdoor 3.4/5 from 177 reviews; about 65% would recommend.
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The hard parts
Full-time hours are not guaranteed; a former RN reported weekly forced PTO or unpaid time while travelers kept guaranteed hours.
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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 Concord, MA
Concord blends Revolutionary War history with literary heritage in a classic New England setting. Walden Pond and the Old North Bridge anchor this quiet, tree-lined town roughly 20 miles west of Boston—ideal for nurses seeking a slower pace with easy access to the city.
Browse roles in Concord- State price level · Massachusetts
- 6% above the national average
- State index 105.8 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is an evening shift and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
ER (1) and mother/Baby (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Emerson Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Emerson Hospital
- RN
- 12-hour evenings
- CEU allowance
Sources
- credenzahealth.com/jobs/in-lake-park-ma
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- emersonhealth.org/locations/emerson-hospital-main-campus
Employer website
- facebook.com/groups/200736140587569/posts/1749012269093274
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Emerson-Hospital-E23628-RVW79967372.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Emerson-Hospital-Reviews-E23628.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Emerson-Hospital-United-States-Reviews-EI_IE23628.0,16_IL.17,30_IN1.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Emerson-Hospital-EI_IE23628.11,27.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
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If you and your preceptor are not clicking, ask your manager to switch you. People teach and learn at different speeds. You are allowed a better fit.