RN - 1.1 School Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services Direct

Taunton, Massachusetts

Posted Aug 24

Unit and setting: Rehab · School
License: RN licenseCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.

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License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.
Certification: Current Health Certificate (per facility Registered Nurse (RN) contract or state regulation).
Certification: Current BLS card.
Also asks: Current PPD

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Experience: One year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Massachusetts staff rolesMassachusetts staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $74/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $68/hr, across 1,268 postings.

Benefits

Employee discount
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Health insurance
401(k)
Pet insurance

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Commuter assistance
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
HSA
PTO

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Hourly Pay: $48-$56

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work one on one with a patient in the school setting.

Why Join Maxim

Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks

Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Savings Plan

Maxcares Awards Program

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care for student(s) with medical needs (Trach, vent, G-tube Feedings, seizure monitoring with rescue medications, personal care, Diabetic care, etc.)
May ride the bus to and from school with patient

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.

Current Health Certificate (per facility Registered Nurse (RN) contract or state regulation).

Current PPD

Current BLS card.

One year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.

Maxim

Benefits

Health and Wellness

Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security

Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits

Lifestyle

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What's around it?

In Taunton, MA

Taunton, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% above the US average

Median rent: $1,324/mo
Household income: $79,283/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Taunton, MA

NeighborhoodsTaunton offers distinct residential pockets ranging from denser urban centers to semi-rural outskirts. East Taunton is widely sought after by commuters for its more spaced-out, suburban-to-rural layout, larger lot sizes, and immediate access to Route 24 and Interstate 495. Oakland provides a quiet, family-oriented residential environment characterized by ranch-style and colonial homes near Hopewell Park and Memorial Park. Closer to the core, Whittenton attracts first-time buyers with walkable streets, older colonial housing stock, and proximity to local schools and retail. Along the Taunton River, historic Weir Village has seen revitalization through converted mill lofts and cafes that appeal to young professionals, though local community forums note that street-level character can vary significantly from block to block.

Taunton offers distinct residential pockets ranging from denser urban centers to semi-rural outskirts. East Taunton is widely sought after by commuters for its more spaced-out, suburban-to-rural layout, larger lot sizes, and immediate access to Route 24 and Interstate 495. Oakland provides a quiet, family-oriented residential environment characterized by ranch-style and colonial homes near Hopewell Park and Memorial Park.

Closer to the core, Whittenton attracts first-time buyers with walkable streets, older colonial housing stock, and proximity to local schools and retail. Along the Taunton River, historic Weir Village has seen revitalization through converted mill lofts and cafes that appeal to young professionals, though local community forums note that street-level character can vary significantly from block to block.

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Getting aroundTaunton is positioned at the crossroads of southeastern Massachusetts, intersected by major transit corridors including Interstate 495 and Route 24. For hospital staff traveling across the region, Providence sits approximately twenty miles to the west, Boston is located under forty miles to the north, and Fall River is roughly a twenty-five-minute drive south. While highway connectivity makes regional travel straightforward, nurses working standard daytime shift changes face substantial rush-hour bottlenecks on Route 24 and around regional merge points. Local travel is primarily car-dependent, with ample surface parking available around suburban clinics and medical campuses compared to denser metro hubs.

Taunton is positioned at the crossroads of southeastern Massachusetts, intersected by major transit corridors including Interstate 495 and Route 24. For hospital staff traveling across the region, Providence sits approximately twenty miles to the west, Boston is located under forty miles to the north, and Fall River is roughly a twenty-five-minute drive south. While highway connectivity makes regional travel straightforward, nurses working standard daytime shift changes face substantial rush-hour bottlenecks on Route 24 and around regional merge points.

Local travel is primarily car-dependent, with ample surface parking available around suburban clinics and medical campuses compared to denser metro hubs.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: massbaymovers.com Source 2: unitsstorage.com Source 3: livability.com

OutdoorsOutdoor enthusiasts have access to substantial conservation land, anchored by Massasoit State Park, which offers multi-use trails weaving through native pine forests, wetlands, and around freshwater lakes. Watson Pond State Park features a scenic seven-mile loop trail over rocky terrain alongside public beaches, swimming zones, and warm-weather watercraft activity. The Taunton River winds directly through the city, serving as a primary corridor for canoeing, kayaking, and recreational fishing for striped bass, largemouth bass, and catfish. The Gertrude M. Boyden Wildlife Refuge provides additional quiet walking trails, while Hopewell Park and Memorial Park support community athletic fields and open lawns.

Outdoor enthusiasts have access to substantial conservation land, anchored by Massasoit State Park, which offers multi-use trails weaving through native pine forests, wetlands, and around freshwater lakes. Watson Pond State Park features a scenic seven-mile loop trail over rocky terrain alongside public beaches, swimming zones, and warm-weather watercraft activity.

The Taunton River winds directly through the city, serving as a primary corridor for canoeing, kayaking, and recreational fishing for striped bass, largemouth bass, and catfish. The Gertrude M. Boyden Wildlife Refuge provides additional quiet walking trails, while Hopewell Park and Memorial Park support community athletic fields and open lawns.

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Living in Taunton

Known as the 'Silver City' and the county seat of Bristol County, Taunton, Massachusetts, offers relocating nurses an affordable, grounded home base positioned between major regional healthcare hubs. Situated under forty miles south of Boston and only twenty miles east of Providence, the city allows clinicians to easily access regional facilities via Route 24 and Interstate 495, though shift workers should plan for heavy peak-hour highway congestion. Within Taunton, the lifestyle shifts dramatically by neighborhood: young professionals seeking character often look toward Weir Village's converted riverfront mill lofts and cafes, while nurses seeking quiet yards, ranch homes, or new construction gravitate toward East Taunton and Oakland. Outside the hospital, downtime is defined by the outdoors, whether trail running at Massasoit State Park, swimming at Watson Pond, or paddling the Taunton River, followed by casual neighborhood dining at spots like Riverside or Joe's Diner. While some urban pockets show signs of industrial wear and commercial shopping often requires a short drive out of town, Taunton rewards healthcare workers with generous space, easy regional mobility, and a close-knit New England community.

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