Saint Vincent Hospital
Community hospital in Worcester, MA
- Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 on 40+ roles
- New grads welcome on 2+ roles
From 66 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You’re weighing Saint Vincent Hospital on Summer Street in Worcester—a Tenet hospital that has cared for central Massachusetts for more than 125 years.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
RN ICU roles post a base range of $34.37–$70.88/hr with up to $25,000 sign-on based on eligibility.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: jobs.tenethealth.comYou work in a union shop; MNA nurses struck in 2021–2022 over staffing and ratified a contract with raises and patient-limit rules in some departments.
For experienced nursesThe main campus sits at 123 Summer St in Worcester and has cared for central Massachusetts for over 125 years inside the Tenet system.
If you are moving here
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of the 48 roles on this page welcome new grads, and there is a nurse residency
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
New Grad RN and Extern Programs
Saint Vincent Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026- Union representation
Union roles reported
Saint Vincent Hospital · employer research
- Scheduling
Some employees report flexible scheduling; others report being overworked and understaffed affecting work-life balance
Saint Vincent Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus for RN ICU based on eligibility; overtime available. Tuition, loan, and full benefits package not detailed in validated facts.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
RN ICU wage range $34.37–$70.88/hr at Saint Vincent Hospital Worcester
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus for RN ICU based on eligibility
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Post-strike contract offer included wage increases of 8% to 35% through end of contract in 2024
As of 2021
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- Benefits
Employee reviews report pay feels low vs workload and regional competitors; OT available
As of 2024
Units hiring now
- Tele10 open
- Stepdown4 open
- ICU3 open
Employer posts RN-ICU role providing direct clinical care, staff supervision, and care coordination.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.tenethealth.com - L&D3 open
- Cath lab2 open
- Oncology2 open
- OR2 open
- Psych2 open
- Float pool1 open
- Infusion1 open
- Med surg1 open
LinkedIn new-grad RN posting states hiring for Med Surg among other units.
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Source location unconfirmed Cardiac
LinkedIn new-grad RN posting states hiring for Cardiac among other units.
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Source location unconfirmedHospital-wide RN
Current RN review cites unsafe RN-to-patient ratios and understaffing as cons.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Coworker support vs management
- Nurses praise knowledgeable, friendly coworkers but say management is inconsistent and uncaring.
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- Pay dissatisfaction
- Staff commonly say pay does not match workload and lags regional competitors.
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- Understaffing and unsafe ratios
- RN review describes low pay, unsafe ratios, understaffing, with OT available if desired.
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As of 2024-09-06Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Overall ratings
- Glassdoor overall about 3.0 with roughly 43% would recommend; work-life and culture scores near 2.7–2.9.
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- Understaffing patient-safety concerns
- Local discussion alleges two patient deaths tied to understaffing at the hospital.
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As of 2026Source: reddit.com
The hard parts
Nurses still report understaffing, ratios that feel unsafe, and pay that does not match the workload or regional competitors.
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2021–2022 Saint Vincent Hospital strike
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As of 2021-03-08Source: en.wikipedia.orgMassachusetts Nurses Just Won an Epic 10-Month Strike
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As of 2022-01-03Source: newrepublic.comMassachusetts Nurses Association calls Saint Vincent Hospital’s final offer to resolve Worcester strike an unsatisfactory ultimatum
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As of 2021-08Source: masslive.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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Worcester, MA
As New England’s second-largest city and Central Massachusetts’ clinical anchor, Worcester pairs major healthcare networks like UMass Memorial with classic triple-decker neighborhoods and Shrewsbury Street dining. With a cost of living just 2.5% above the national average, you get serious medical career momentum without Boston’s crushing price tag.
Browse roles in Worcester- Metro price level · Worcester area
- 3% above the national average
- BEA index 102.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,487/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $70,102/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Saint Vincent Hospital hire new grads?
2 of the 48 roles on this page welcome new grads. Its nurse residency: New Grad RN and Extern Programs.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 40 of the 48 roles on this page, up to $25,000.
Which units are hiring?
Tele (10), stepdown (4), ICU (3), L&D (3) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Saint Vincent Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
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See all 66 roles at Saint Vincent HospitalSources
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%932022_Saint_Vincent_Hospital_strike
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/Saint-Vincent-Hospital-MA-people-Reviews-EI_IE395415.0,25_KH26,32.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Saint-Vincent-Hospital-MA-Reviews-E395415.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Saint-Vincent-Hospital-MA-E395415-RVW90792070.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Saint-Vincent-Hospital-MA-E395415-RVW48014347.htm
What nurses say · as of 2021
- jobs.tenethealth.com/saint-vincent
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- masslive.com/worcester/2021/08/massachusetts-nurses-association-calls-saint-vincent-hospitals-final-offer-to-resolve-worcester-strike-an-unsatisfactory-ultimatum.html
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2021
- newrepublic.com/article/164950/st-vincent-hospital-nurses-strike
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2022-01-03
- reddit.com/r/WorcesterMA/comments/1hqcrdh/probably_the_worst_night_of_my_life_saint_vincent
What nurses say · as of 2026
- stvincenthospital.com
Employer website, The short version · as of 2026
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