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Springfield Center for Living is an approved facility for the new federal Nurses for Nursing Homes program
Nurses who join our team may be eligible for up to $40,000 toward student loans and/or a $10,000 stipend, paid directly to you, in exchange for a 3-year commitment working 30+ hours per week here.
You may qualify if you
Are an RN or LPN with eligible student loan debt, or graduated in the last 2 years
Have not worked in a nursing home in the past 60 days
Funding is first come, first served, so don't wait. Learn more at NursesforNursingHomes.cms.gov, and we'll help you through the application.
Neighborhoods+Residential areas in Springfield range from historic downtown streets along the Black River to quieter outlying pockets like North Springfield. Downtown offers walkable proximity to Main Street shops and preserved industrial-era buildings, while neighborhoods extending toward River Street, Clinton Street, and Church Street feature older single-family homes and duplexes. For medical staff wanting more pastoral surroundings, rural roads spread toward the outskirts near Crown Point and Muckross State Park, while neighboring towns like Chester and Weathersfield provide classic village and country alternatives.
Residential areas in Springfield range from historic downtown streets along the Black River to quieter outlying pockets like North Springfield. Downtown offers walkable proximity to Main Street shops and preserved industrial-era buildings, while neighborhoods extending toward River Street, Clinton Street, and Church Street feature older single-family homes and duplexes.
For medical staff wanting more pastoral surroundings, rural roads spread toward the outskirts near Crown Point and Muckross State Park, while neighboring towns like Chester and Weathersfield provide classic village and country alternatives.
Getting around+Springfield is distinctly car-dependent, with everyday errands and hospital commuting requiring a personal vehicle. Route 11 serves as the central east-west arterial through town, linking Clinton Street and River Street directly to Interstate 91 and across the Connecticut River into Charlestown, New Hampshire. Healthcare workers commuting to regional medical facilities must contend with unpaved secondary roads, steep hills, and winter driving conditions where four-wheel drive and dedicated studded snow tires are considered essential equipment.
Springfield is distinctly car-dependent, with everyday errands and hospital commuting requiring a personal vehicle. Route 11 serves as the central east-west arterial through town, linking Clinton Street and River Street directly to Interstate 91 and across the Connecticut River into Charlestown, New Hampshire.
Healthcare workers commuting to regional medical facilities must contend with unpaved secondary roads, steep hills, and winter driving conditions where four-wheel drive and dedicated studded snow tires are considered essential equipment.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by the 3.2-mile paved Toonerville Rail Trail, which tracks the Black River from downtown out toward the Connecticut River and Goulds Mill Falls. Hikers and trail runners utilize the forested paths of Muckross State Park, the Red Loop at Hartness Park, and the multi-use network surrounding North Springfield Lake and the Springweather Nature Area. Water sports thrive during warmer months, featuring open swimming and picnics at Stoughton Pond, boat launches at Hoyts Landing, and paddling down the Connecticut River along Wilgus State Forest Park.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by the 3.2-mile paved Toonerville Rail Trail, which tracks the Black River from downtown out toward the Connecticut River and Goulds Mill Falls. Hikers and trail runners utilize the forested paths of Muckross State Park, the Red Loop at Hartness Park, and the multi-use network surrounding North Springfield Lake and the Springweather Nature Area.
Water sports thrive during warmer months, featuring open swimming and picnics at Stoughton Pond, boat launches at Hoyts Landing, and paddling down the Connecticut River along Wilgus State Forest Park.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Springfield
Springfield offers relocating nurses an authentic, grounded alternative to Vermont's manicured resort towns. Once the beating heart of Vermont's 'Precision Valley' machine tool industry, this Black River community is channeling revitalization grants and local energy into renovated historic storefronts, dining, and scenic river trails. Living here means unwinding with coffee at the Black River Coffee Bar overlooking the falls, running along the paved 3.2-mile Toonerville Rail Trail, or taking a summer swim at Stoughton Pond. Unlike many rural towns in Windsor County that rely on distant state police coverage, Springfield provides the security of round-the-clock municipal police, fire, and ambulance crews. Housing is among the most accessible in the county, though rental vacancy is low and older properties often require updates. Daily life is distinctly car-dependent; navigating Route 11 and Interstate 91 during long winter stretches calls for four-wheel drive and studded snow tires. For medical professionals seeking genuine small-town roots, abundant outdoor escapes, and honest value, Springfield presents a practical, scenic landing spot.
