Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc.

Health system in Salem, MA

$224k–$305k/yr posted pay across 12 roles
Sign-on bonus up to $75,000 on 11 roles
Hiring days and rotating
New grads welcome on 3 roles

See 14 open roles

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From 14 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 8, 2026Sources

The short version

A Glassdoor listing for a Registered Nurse, Primary Care role in Salem MA shows a range of $39-$55/hr, so an experienced nurse can see where they might land before applying.
For experienced nurses
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Reviewers consistently describe supportive peers and teamwork, which matters when you are still asking a lot of questions.
For new grads
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Six hospitals in the system earned national rankings from U.S. News & World Report in August 2026, including one top specialty placement.
If you are moving here
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Who it fits

Best fit

New grads: 3 of 14 roles welcome new grads
Nurse practitioners: all 14 roles are advanced practice roles

Nursing here

Published pay and benefits

Hourly pay

$39 - $55/hr for Registered Nurse, Primary Care, Salem MA

As of 2026-10-08

Sources

Source: glassdoor.com

Workplace photos

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Workplace collaboration and culture: Staff praise supportive peers, strong teamwork, and a patient-centered care environment.; Sources
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Management and transparency: Staff express frustration with upper management communication, executive visibility, and leadership changes.; Sources
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Compensation versus local cost of living: While RN reviews rate benefits highly, some employees feel compensation does not match Boston-area living costs.; Sources
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The hard parts

Staff reviews point to frustration with upper management communication, executive visibility, and leadership turnover.
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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?
Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?

Living in Salem, MA

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Located 16 miles north of Boston, Salem pairs seaside living with a direct 30-minute MBTA rail commute into North Station. Relocating nurses can settle into historic Federal homes near Salem Common or Derby Street Waterfront, unwinding post-shift at Salem Willows or Odd Meter Coffee. Just plan ahead for intense autumn tourist gridlock and strict October resident parking.

Browse roles in Salem

State price level · Massachusetts: 6% above the national average; State index 105.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,836/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $85,153/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc. hire new grads?

3 of 14 roles welcome new grads.

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on 11 of 14 roles, up to $75,000.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 13 roles with a stated shift, 12 are day shifts 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 Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc., and we tell you what happens next.