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Specialty hospital in Devens, MA

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From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 24, 2026Sources

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The short version

If you are deciding whether to apply, you would be coming into TaraVista in Devens, Massachusetts, a behavioral health center. A psychiatrist who onboarded here said they liked the setting and the nurse and medical leaders.

Employer research, Aug 24, 2026

  1. A psychiatrist who worked here said they liked the setting and the nurse and medical leaders, while calling physician credentialing disorganized.

    For experienced nurses
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    As of 2019-03-23Source: glassdoor.sg
  2. If you are comparing behavioral health employers around Devens, Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital and Heywood Healthcare also come up nearby.

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What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Pay and benefits
A former counselor said pay lagged peers (secretaries earned more) and hospital insurance quality was poor.
Sources
As of 2020-11-02Source: glassdoor.com
Staffing ratios
Reviewer described unrealistic staff-to-patient ratios and non-clinical staff deciding admissions.
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As of 2020-11-02Source: glassdoor.com
Overtime, understaffing, safety
Former counselor said constant overtime, chronic understaffing, and security cut after year two hurt safety.
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As of 2021-11-09Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
Culture vs early promise
Staff who loved the opening mission said leadership stopped listening and the place spiraled after year one.
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As of 2021-11-09Source: glassdoor.com
Overall ratings
About 84 reviews average 2.8; 37% would recommend; comp 3.0, work-life 2.7, career opportunity 2.6.
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Physician onboarding
A psychiatrist liked the setting and nurse/medical leaders but called physician credentialing disorganized.
Sources
As of 2019-03-23Source: glassdoor.sg

The hard parts

  • Former staff described unrealistic staff-to-patient ratios, constant overtime, chronic understaffing, and security cuts after year two that they said hurt safety.

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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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?

Common questions

Which shifts are open?

Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a night shift.

How do I apply?

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Current openings at TaraVista

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TaraVista

Devens, MA

  • RN
  • Night Shift 11:00p - 7:30am, Weekend and Holiday Rotation Required
  • Tuition reimbursement
TaraVista logo

TaraVista

Devens, MA

  • RN
  • 8-⁠hour days
  • Tuition reimbursement

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