Full-Time Nights RN – Neuroscience Unit
Baystate Health
Springfield, MA
Posted Jun 16 · New grads welcomed
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Unit
- Neurosciences
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Weekends
- Every other weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $41.82/hr
The median for nursing in Massachusetts is $40/hr, across 426 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Registered Nurse (RN) – Neurosciences Unit
Springfield, MA | Night Shift (7P-7A) | Full-Time
Join Baystate Health—Western Massachusetts’ only academic medical center and a 4-time Magnet-designated organization.
Be part of a highly supportive Neurosciences team caring for complex neurological and neurosurgical patients in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
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Why Apply?
Strong team-based unit—you’ll always have support
Exposure to high-acuity neuroscience cases (stroke, TBI, spine, tumors)
Practice with nursing autonomy + shared governance
Career growth within a leading academic health system
About the Unit
37-bed Neuro Acute + 9-bed Neuro Intercare unit
Magnet-designated for nursing excellence
Focus on safety, teamwork, and patient-centered care
Schedule
FT Nights 7P-7A
Every other weekend + rotating holidays
Qualifications
Active Massachusetts RN license (or ability to obtain)
BLS (American Heart Association) required
1+ year RN experience preferred
New Grad RNs encouraged to apply
ADN required; BSN preferred
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) with employer match + annual contributions
Tuition & certification reimbursement
Wellness reimbursement (gym, fitness, massage, and more)
Free financial coaching and wellbeing programs
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Build the career you deserve in a supportive, high-acuity specialty environment.
For questions, contact
Kimberly Jeznach
Healthcare Recruiter Kimberly. Jeznach@baystatehealth.org
Education
Diploma in Nursing (Required)
Certifications
Basic Life Support – American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Registered Nurse – State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$41.82 – $54.06 – $66.30
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Requirements
- Active Massachusetts RN license (or ability to obtain)
- BLS (American Heart Association) required
- 1+ year RN experience preferred
- New Grad RNs encouraged to apply
- ADN required; BSN preferred
- Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) with employer match + annual contributions
- Tuition & certification reimbursement
- Wellness reimbursement (gym, fitness, massage, and more)
- Free financial coaching and wellbeing programs
Place
- City
- Springfield, MA
- Median rent
- $1,144/mo
- Local household income
- $52,656/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
- Address
- Springfield, MA, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Springfield area index 96.1, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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