From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 4, 2026Sources
The short version
Tufts Medicine is an integrated academic health system serving communities in Massachusetts, with the specified location in Lowell, MA. The system encompasses hospitals, a medical school, and affiliated physician practices, united under a unified 'One Team' culture.
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
The hard parts
Shift work including evenings and nights may present work-life balance challenges
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Job requires minimum 12 months experience, limiting entry-level opportunities for new graduate nurses
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
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?
Living in Lowell, MA
Working at Lowell General Hospital connects you to a storied mill city redefined by canal-front lofts and stately Victorians in Belvidere. Off-shift, jog riverside paths along the Merrimack, grab Back Central Portuguese fare, or catch the MBTA commuter rail to Boston—with Route 3 and I-495 keeping regional getaways within reach.
Browse roles in Lowell- State price level · Massachusetts
- 6% above the national average
- State index 105.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,625/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $78,658/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Tufts Medicine
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Rotating shift
Sources
- tuftsmedicine.org/get-care/locations/lowell-general-hospital
Employer website
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