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Babies who are born early (preterm) or have serious conditions receive specialized care from Mass General Brigham for Children NICUs at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Posted Oct 6

Shift and hours
Nights Various Schedules Available- Strongest need is for Nights
Unit and setting
NICU · Hospital We’re also prepared to accommodate and care for twins, triplets, and higher-order multiples.
License
RN license Graduate of an approved nursing school with current registration in Massachusetts.Registered Nurse registration in Massachusetts
Term
Starts Oct 13, 2026 · Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse registration in Massachusetts Graduate of an approved nursing school with current registration in Massachusetts. Check your license
License
Registered Nurse [RN - MA State License] Check your license
Education
Graduate of an approved nursing school
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing for newly licensed nurses A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required for newly licensed nurses.
Experience
1 year RN experience Minimum 1-year RN current Level III or II NICU experience required
Experience
Level III or II NICU experience
Also asks
Basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients - The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
Also asks
Observational skills and ability to set priorities - Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
Also asks
Able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills - Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Also asks
Effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management - Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Boston staff RN median is $42/hrBoston staff RN postings that state pay run $38/hr to $45/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $42/hr, across 116 postings. This posting's $42/hr to $106/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
Pay differential
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
Extra pay
Differentials as applicable
Extra pay
Premiums as applicable
Bonus
Bonuses as applicable
Pay reviews
Base pay determined by skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive benefits
  • BenefitsCareer advancement opportunities
  • BenefitsRecognition programs

The role and schedule

Patients
Babies born early (preterm), with serious conditions, and twins, triplets, and higher-order multiples We’re also prepared to accommodate and care for twins, triplets, and higher-order multiples.
Day to day
Planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care
Day to day
Assumes full responsibility for assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
Union
MNA333 Grade MNA333

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

NICU / Neonatal Residencies hire in directly, and the unit's level sets the work.

Original listing

Posted on The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.’s careers page.

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Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Various Schedules Available- Strongest need is for Nights Babies who are born early (preterm) or have serious conditions receive specialized care from Mass General Brigham for Children NICUs at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. We’re home to New England’s largest, most advanced neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Our internationally recognized newborn health specialists (neonatologists) partner with pediatric medical and surgical colleagues across Mass General Brigham to provide expert critical care.

We’re also prepared to accommodate and care for twins, triplets, and higher-order multiples. We offer extensive services to protect the baby’s health and compassionate care to support families during this difficult time. The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual.

The registered nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care and is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager, or supervisor. Qualifications Education Graduate of an approved nursing school with current registration in Massachusetts.

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required for newly licensed nurses. Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - MA State License] Experience Minimum 1-year RN current Level III or II NICU experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
  • Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
  • Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.

Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 45 Francis Street Pay Range $41.71 - $105.65/Hourly Grade MNA333 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

What's around it?

In Boston, MA

Boston, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% above the US average

Median rent
$2,147/mo
Household income
$97,344/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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