Spectrum Health Systems
Hiring organization · Based in Bridgewater, MA
- 2
- open roles, live count
- 3.8
- Google rating
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Shifts hiring now
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Benefits
Health, dental, vision, PTO, company-paid life insurance, EAP, tuition reimbursement, service discounts, 401k with company contribution/match up to 7% (Lowell), sign-on bonuses, and loan repayment options on Lowell postings.
What stands out
Experienced nurses
Full-time third-shift nurses in Lowell can see a $7,500 sign-on bonus ($5,000 part-time), and Shirley per-diem postings list $5,000.
Experienced nurses
You can step into MAT nursing for incarcerated patients at Souza Baranowski in Shirley, administering meds and triaging opioid and alcohol-use referrals.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Experienced nurses
Posted RN ranges run about $36–$40/hour on Shirley per diem and $36–$39.50 on Lowell third shift, with LPN bands near $35–$38.50.
Experienced nurses
Shirley nurse postings add a $10/hour weekend shift differential on top of base pay.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More about working here
New graduates
Tuition reimbursement shows up on both Shirley and Lowell nurse postings, and Lowell also lists loan repayment options.
Experienced nurses
Lowell postings include a 401k with company match up to 7%, and Shirley lists a company 401k contribution.
Experienced nurses
Lowell inpatient nursing is third shift (11:00pm–7:30am) with every-other-weekend required, and staff are cross-trained across units.
Moving here
Health, dental, vision, PTO, company-paid life insurance, EAP, tuition reimbursement, and service discounts are commonly listed on nurse postings.
Working conditions
- Scheduling
- Shirley Nurse is per diem; Lowell 3rd shift 11:00pm-7:30am with every other weekend required; FT/PT options
- Floating
- Nursing staff will be cross trained throughout all units (Lowell inpatient)
As of 2026Source: bebee.com
- Pay and benefits
- RN per diem Nurse at Shirley MA (Souza Baranowski), range $36-$40/hour
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- Weekend shift differential $10/hour more for Nurse at Shirley MA
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- $5,000 bonus for Nurse role at Shirley MA (per diem posting)
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- LPN Nurse 3rd shift Lowell MA Inpatient Treatment Program, range $35-$38.50/hour
As of 2026Source: bebee.com
- Pay and benefits
- RN Nurse 3rd shift Lowell MA Inpatient Treatment Program, range $36-$39.50/hour
As of 2026Source: bebee.com
- Pay and benefits
- $7,500 bonus for full-time (40 hours) Nurse 3rd shift Lowell; $5,000 for part-time (32 hours)
As of 2026Source: bebee.com
- Pay and benefits
- 401k with company contribution (Shirley Nurse posting)
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Starting out and growing here
- Career development
- Internal promotions and professional development opportunities exist but support is described as inconsistent
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who they are
You would be joining Spectrum Health Systems in roles tied to Bridgewater, Massachusetts, with concrete openings in Shirley and Lowell.
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More about Spectrum Health Systems
In Shirley you work per diem inside Souza Baranowski, giving MAT care to incarcerated patients—med passes, triage for opioid and alcohol-use referrals—where DOC or substance-abuse experience is preferred. In Lowell you cover the inpatient treatment program on third shift (11:00pm–7:30am), every other weekend, with full-time and part-time options, and you get cross-trained across units. Posted pay lands roughly in the mid-to-high $30s an hour: RN ranges about $36–$40 on Shirley per diem and $36–$39.50 on Lowell third shift, LPN near $35–$38.50, plus a $10/hour weekend differential on the Shirley nurse posting. Sign-on figures show up as $5,000 on the Shirley per-diem listing and $7,500 full-time / $5,000 part-time on Lowell third shift. Benefits commonly listed include health, dental, vision, PTO, company-paid life insurance, EAP, tuition reimbursement, service discounts, and a 401k (match up to 7% on the Lowell posting). Growth levers on paper include tuition reimbursement, loan repayment options on Lowell, and internal promotions—though support for that ladder is described as inconsistent. Reviews also flag management communication problems, turnover, and burnout, with a 2.9 Glassdoor rating and about 36 percent willing to recommend the employer.
Working here
Culture and working life
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Management and respect
- Staff describe poor upper-management communication, ignored feedback, micromanagement, and feeling undervalued.
- Turnover and burnout
- Reviews cite high turnover, high stress, and burnout overshadowing growth opportunities.
- PTO and work-life balance
- Employees criticize forced PTO use for holidays and workloads that leave little personal time, though some note flexibility.
More review themes
- Teamwork vs toxic culture
- Some praise supportive teamwork and rewarding work; others report toxic culture and lack of respect for staff.
- Overall recommendation
- Glassdoor shows 2.9 rating and only 36 percent would recommend to a friend; 60 percent approve of CEO.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
What to weigh
Glassdoor sits at 2.9 with only 36 percent saying they would recommend the employer, and staff describe poor upper-management communication, high turnover, and burnout.
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Before you decide
Quick facts
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 19, 2026
- Website
- spectrumhealthsystems.org ↗
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MAT / Medication for Addiction Treatment (correctional)
Nurse administers meds to incarcerated patients in MAT program; triages opioid/alcohol use disorder referrals at Souza Baranowski, Shirley MA.
Inpatient Treatment Program (substance abuse)
Lowell inpatient treatment program; nursing staff cross-trained throughout all units; general nursing care to facility clients.
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