From 4 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 15, 2026Sources
For the Spectrum Health Systems hiring team
3 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery are open to offers and fit your roles.
- Psych3 roles · 3 who fit
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The short version
You would be joining Spectrum Health Systems in roles tied to Bridgewater, Massachusetts, with concrete openings in Shirley and Lowell.
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Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: 3 of 4 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 4 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
- Career development
Internal promotions and professional development opportunities exist but support is described as inconsistent
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement offered
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As of 2026- Loan assistance
Loan repayment options listed on Lowell Nurse posting
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As of 2026- Scheduling
Shirley Nurse is per diem; Lowell 3rd shift 11:00pm-7:30am with every other weekend required; FT/PT options
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As of 2026- Floating
Nursing staff will be cross trained throughout all units (Lowell inpatient)
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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.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$35.00/hr
LPN per diem Nurse at Shirley MA (Souza Baranowski)
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
RN per diem Nurse at Shirley MA (Souza Baranowski), range $36-$40/hour
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
LPN Nurse 3rd shift Lowell MA Inpatient Treatment Program, range $35-$38.50/hour
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
RN Nurse 3rd shift Lowell MA Inpatient Treatment Program, range $36-$39.50/hour
As of 2026
- Shift pay
Weekend shift differential $10/hour more for Nurse at Shirley MA
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$5,000 bonus for Nurse role at Shirley MA (per diem posting)
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$7,500 bonus for full-time (40 hours) Nurse 3rd shift Lowell; $5,000 for part-time (32 hours)
As of 2026
- Benefits
401k with company match up to 7% (Lowell Nurse posting)
As of 2026
- Benefits
401k with company contribution (Shirley Nurse posting)
As of 2026
The units
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.
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Source location unconfirmedInpatient 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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Source location unconfirmed
What nurses say
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.
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- Turnover and burnout
- Reviews cite high turnover, high stress, and burnout overshadowing growth opportunities.
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- PTO and work-life balance
- Employees criticize forced PTO use for holidays and workloads that leave little personal time, though some note flexibility.
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More review themes
- Teamwork vs toxic culture
- Some praise supportive teamwork and rewarding work; others report toxic culture and lack of respect for staff.
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- Overall recommendation
- Glassdoor shows 2.9 rating and only 36 percent would recommend to a friend; 60 percent approve of CEO.
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As of 2026
The hard parts
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.
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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Spectrum Health Systems, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Spectrum Health Systems
Nurse - (part-time)
$38–$42/hr
- RN/LPN
- 5:00am-1:00pm
- Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Program (MOUD)
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Spectrum Health Systems sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Spectrum-Health-Systems-Reviews-E653409.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Spectrum-Health-Systems-pto-Reviews-EI_IE653409.0,23_KH24,27.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Spectrum-Health-Systems-benefit-Reviews-EI_IE653409.0,23_KH24,31.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- spectrumhealthsystems.org/locations/weymouth-ma/159
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