HRI Hospital
Specialty hospital in Brookline, MA
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 1 role
- Hiring nights and evenings
From 4 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 20, 2026Sources
The short version
HRI Hospital runs four inpatient psychiatric units — general psychiatry, dual diagnosis, and units built around the needs of women and LGBTQ patients — plus partial hospitalization programs on the same grounds.
Employer research, Sep 20, 2026
Behavioral health RN pay is posted at $43-$58 an hour, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus attached to the role.
For experienced nursesSources
Four inpatient units cover general psychiatry, dual diagnosis, and programs built for women and LGBTQ patients, so your caseload stays squarely psychiatric.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-20Source: glassdoor.comA six-month temp RN contract is listed at a fixed $65 an hour.
For travel nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: all 4 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: all 4 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Brookline
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Nursing Supervisor (RN) pay range
As of 2026-09-20
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- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health hourly rate range ($43 - $58/hr)
As of 2026-09-20
- Hourly pay
$65.00/hr
Temp Registered Nurse (RN) - 6 Month Contract fixed rate
As of 2026-09-20
- Annual pay
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Adult Partial Hospitalization Program annual salary ($150K - $160K)
As of 2026-09-20
- Sign-on bonus
$10,000.00
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health sign-on bonus
As of 2026-09-20
The units
Inpatient Psychiatric Units
HRI Hospital · Brookline, MA
Facility houses four inpatient units treating general psychiatric disorders, dual diagnosis, and issues specific to women and the LGBTQ community.
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Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)
HRI Hospital · Brookline, MA
The facility operates partial hospitalization programs located on hospital grounds.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staff Collaboration and Supportive Coworkers
- Employees consistently report collaborative teams and supportive peer coworkers who are willing to accommodate and help each other.
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As of 2026-04-29Source: glassdoor.com- Workload and Compensation
- Staff report feeling underpaid relative to demanding workloads, high stress, and organizational turnover.
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As of 2026-04-23Source: glassdoor.com- Management and Staffing Concerns
- Reviews criticize administration for perceived disorganization, profit focus, understaffing, and inadequate onboarding support.
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The hard parts
Reviews are blunt about understaffing, thin onboarding, and pay that feels low against the workload — ask in your interview who orients you and for how long.
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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 Brookline, MA
Brookline is a leafy, residential enclave bordering Boston, offering nurses a quieter home base with easy access to the city's renowned medical centers. The charming Coolidge Corner area features local shops and cafes, while tree-lined streets and parks give this community an established, neighborhood feel just minutes from downtown Boston.
Browse roles in Brookline- State price level · Massachusetts
- 6% above the national average
- State index 105.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,835/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $142,101/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does HRI Hospital hire new grads?
All 4 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 4 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts, 1 is an evening shift and 1 is a rotating shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to HRI Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at HRI Hospital
Nursing Supervisor (RN) - Overnights
$49–$73/hr
- RN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Evening shift
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Every other Saturday and Sunday from 7pm to 7am
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-HRI-Hospital-EI_IE3818087.11,23.htm
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-20
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/HRI-Hospital-Brookline-Reviews-EI_IE3818087.0,12_IL.13,22_IC1154540.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-20
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-HRI-Hospital-E3818087-RVW70644720.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-20
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