Pembroke Hospital
Specialty hospital in Pembroke, MA
- 120 beds
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 5 roles
- Mostly night shifts
- New grads welcome on 3 roles
From 8 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be joining a 120-bed acute care inpatient behavioral health hospital on 26 acres in Pembroke, Massachusetts, caring for teens, adults, and older adults across inpatient and partial hospitalization.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
You can step into a Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation that can earn you 20 CEUs, and they encourage you to apply even if your NCLEX is still scheduled.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: jobs.uhsinc.comEvening-shift RN and new-graduate roles list an $8,000 sign-on bonus on the 3pm–11:30pm schedule.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: jobs.uhsinc.comPosted RN pay (including behavioral health) runs $42.00–$57.20/hr, with student loan repayment at $200/month and tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/year.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 3 of 8 roles welcome new grads, and there is a nurse residency
- Psych nurses: all 8 roles
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 4 of the 6 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation
Pembroke Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: jobs.uhsinc.com- Career development
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locations; diverse programming
Pembroke Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: jobs.uhsinc.com- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement $5,000/year; tuition savings via Chamberlain University
Pembroke Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: jobs.uhsinc.com- Loan assistance
Student loan repayment $200/month; SoFi student loan refinancing program
Pembroke Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: jobs.uhsinc.com- Scheduling
Evening 3pm–11:30pm and nights 11pm–7:30am; FT options 24/32/40 hrs/week; OT and cross-shift coverage available; new-grad evening roles open
Pembroke Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: jobs.uhsinc.com
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision/Rx, generous PTO, 401(k) match, discounted stock plan, HealthStream free CEUs, $5,000/year tuition reimbursement, $200/month student loan repayment, SoFi refinancing, Chamberlain tuition savings; $8,000 evening-shift sign-on for qualifying RN/new grad roles.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
RN (including New Graduate and Behavioral Health) posted range $42.00–$57.20/hr
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$8,000 sign-on bonus for evening shift (3pm–11:30pm) RN / new graduate positions
As of 2026
Sources
- Benefits
Student loan repayment $200/month for RNs
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Tuition reimbursement $5,000/year for RNs
As of 2026
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The units
Inpatient Behavioral Health
120-bed acute care inpatient behavioral health facility serving teens, adults, and older adults with inpatient and partial hospitalization.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.uhsinc.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Unsafe staffing and working conditions
- RN reviews cite chronic understaffing, little backup with escalated patients, and feeling unsafe on the units.
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- Management and culture
- Many describe ineffective leadership, poor communication, feeling undervalued, and a toxic culture; Glassdoor overall about 2.3.
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- Coworker camaraderie
- Employees often praise supportive floor staff and camaraderie despite broader workplace concerns.
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More review themes
- Workload and work-life balance
- High workloads, long hours, and understaffing are linked to burnout and low work-life balance scores.
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- Pay and benefits perception
- Indeed RN category rates pay/benefits around 2.2/5; one contractor noted decent pay and every-other-weekend off.
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The hard parts
RN reviews describe chronic understaffing, little backup with escalated patients, and feeling unsafe on the units, with Glassdoor overall around 2.3.
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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?
Living in Pembroke, MA
Positioned along Route 3 for direct shifts to Weymouth or Plymouth, Pembroke is a tranquil South Shore retreat. Decompress with South Shore bar pizza over Furnace Pond at Towne Tavern’s treehouse, or hike Luddam’s Ford Park. From Bryantville to commuter-friendly North Pembroke, it swaps urban bustle for wooded roads, historic waterways, and quiet colonial living.
Browse roles in Pembroke- 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
Does Pembroke Hospital hire new grads?
3 of 8 roles welcome new grads. Its nurse residency: Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 5 of 8 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 4 are night shifts and 2 are day shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Pembroke Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Pembroke Hospital
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour days
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
$42–$57/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day (6:45am - 3:15pm) shift and evening (2:45pm - 11:15pm) shift
- New grads welcomed
Registered Nurse (RN) - Overnights
$42–$57/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 11pm - 7:30am
- +$6/hr differential
- RN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Nurse (RN) Manager - Behavioral Health
$105,000–$125,000/year
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
$42–$57/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour 8 hour
- 2-week orientation
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- +$6/hr differential
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Pembroke-Hospital-E2586037-RVW67094507.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-01-02
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Pembroke-Hospital-Reviews-E2586037.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Pembroke-Hospital/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- jobs.uhsinc.com/careers/jobs/359812
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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