Evergreen Center
Hiring nurses in Milford, MA
- Sign-on bonus up to $2,000 on 2 roles
- Hiring rotating
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You would practice at Evergreen Center’s Central Education Facility in Milford, Massachusetts, inside a residential school for students with developmental disabilities.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
New grads are welcome here, and the RN work centers on routine student health care, first aid, records, and talking with parents and physicians at a residential school for developmental disabilities.
For new gradsSources
Two years of RN and developmental-disabilities experience is preferred, and staff point to promotion paths and professional development in special education.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comEmployees note support for educational initiatives and significant advancement and professional development opportunities.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 2 roles welcomes new grads
Nursing here
- Career development
Employees highlight potential for promotions and valuable experience especially in special education
Evergreen Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Tuition support
Support for educational initiatives; significant advancement and professional development opportunities noted by employees
Evergreen Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Scheduling
Mandatory overtime and scheduling pressures reported; flexibility noted but work-life balance challenged
Evergreen Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
Hiring posts mention 401(k), health insurance, dental, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus; employees also note support for educational initiatives.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Pay ranges from $16-17 per hour (role not specified as RN; residential school hiring context)
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
$1,000 sign on bonus for Evergreen Center residential school hiring
As of 2026
Sources
The units
Central Education Facility / residential school nursing
RN provides routine health care and first aid, maintains medical records, assesses emergencies, and communicates with parents/physicians for students.
Sources
Source location unconfirmed
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- culture and coworkers
- Staff describe a diverse inclusive atmosphere with supportive coworkers and rewarding student interactions
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- management communication
- Reviews cite disconnect from management, poor communication, and unrealistic expectations
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- work-life balance
- Mandatory overtime and scheduling make healthy work-life balance difficult for many
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- career growth
- Staff note advancement paths and professional development support including educational initiatives
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Mandatory overtime and scheduling pressures make a healthy work-life balance difficult for many, and reviews also cite disconnect from management and poor communication.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Milford, MA
Positioned along I-495 between Boston and Worcester, Milford anchors nurses in a historic pink granite quarry town. Rent a Victorian near Main Street or settle into Taft cul-de-sacs, recharge along the Upper Charles Trail past Louisa Lake, and grab post-shift bites at Milford Crossing. You'll need a car, but daily logistics are straightforward.
Browse roles in Milford- State price level · Massachusetts
- 6% above the national average
- State index 105.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,889/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $93,310/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Evergreen Center hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on all 2 roles, up to $2,000.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Evergreen Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Evergreen Center
Sources
- evergreenctr.org/leadership-team
Employer website, The short version · as of 2026
- facebook.com/groups/1716126541815444/posts/8576285739132789
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/evergreenls/posts/-need-work-fast-with-benefits-and-opportunity-evergreen-needs-youno-experience-n/1609140407883112
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Evergreen-Center-Assistant-Instructor-Milford-Reviews-EI_IE807013.0,16_KO17,37_IL.38,45_IC1154918.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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