Staff RN Geri Psych 32hrs 3pm-11pm

Merrimack Health

Haverhill, Massachusetts

Merrimack Health is a community hospital.

Eligibility: Psychiatric

Posted Jun 19

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour 8 hour32 hours a week
Unit and setting: Psych · Hospital
License: RN licenseCurrent nursing license in Massachusetts required.
Term: Permanent

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License: Current nursing license in Massachusetts required. Check your license
Certification: BCLS required.
Certification: Certification/

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Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
Experience: At least 1 year experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.

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Merrimack Health

Community Hospital

Merrimack Health is an acute care hospital system operating two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill, Massachusetts, with a total of 320 beds. The system functions as a full-service hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, 24/7 emergency services, three…

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At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $36.73 - $76.97, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, and we are a full-service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units: cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence, named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.

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Key Responsibilities

The registered nurse provides care to patients in a Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit. Under the direction and leadership of the Nurse Manager, the RN is responsible for the delivery of patient care through knowledge of the nursing process and age specific requirements, and by following departmental and hospital policy and procedure. Qualified candidates must

The Registered Nurse must have excellent assessment skills, clinical skills, organizational skills, and computer knowledge and charge capabilities. The Registered Nurse must be able to lift, transfer and move patients. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively document care, delegate assignments, relay information, make referrals, and act as liaison between patient, physicians, other hospital disciplines, and community agencies.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. Certification/

Licensure

Current nursing license in Massachusetts required. BCLS required.

Experience

At least 1 year experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.

Location: Merrimack Health · 3 East- Geri Psych

Schedule

32 hours, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, 3:00pm - 11:30pm

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In Haverhill, MA

Haverhill, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% above the US average

Median rent: $1,668/mo
Household income: $88,326/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Haverhill, MA

NeighborhoodsBradford is one of the most sought-after residential neighborhoods, featuring tree-lined streets, a mix of historic and newer single-family homes, and direct access to its own commuter rail station. Downtown Haverhill appeals to professionals seeking a walkable lifestyle with converted brick mill lofts, condos, and easy access to the Haverhill commuter rail stop at 1 Washington Avenue. Riverside offers scenic Merrimack River views with larger, quieter lots, while Mount Washington provides a more accessible entry point for buyers and renters, and Ayer Village features historic mill-style homes and low-density living near the New Hampshire border.

Bradford is one of the most sought-after residential neighborhoods, featuring tree-lined streets, a mix of historic and newer single-family homes, and direct access to its own commuter rail station. Downtown Haverhill appeals to professionals seeking a walkable lifestyle with converted brick mill lofts, condos, and easy access to the Haverhill commuter rail stop at 1 Washington Avenue.

Riverside offers scenic Merrimack River views with larger, quieter lots, while Mount Washington provides a more accessible entry point for buyers and renters, and Ayer Village features historic mill-style homes and low-density living near the New Hampshire border.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: chinattirealty.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: lacasagroup.com Source 4: chinattirealty.com

Getting aroundHaverhill commuters rely on Interstate 495 to connect north into southern New Hampshire or south toward the Route 128 employment corridor. Rail transit is anchored by both the Haverhill Station in downtown and the Bradford Station across the river, providing MBTA Commuter Rail service into Boston. Daily drivers should account for the city's large geographic footprint, as cross-town travel times can vary, and downtown parking features tighter street and shared lot layouts that become tricky during winter snow emergencies compared to the private driveways of outer residential districts.

Haverhill commuters rely on Interstate 495 to connect north into southern New Hampshire or south toward the Route 128 employment corridor. Rail transit is anchored by both the Haverhill Station in downtown and the Bradford Station across the river, providing MBTA Commuter Rail service into Boston.

Daily drivers should account for the city's large geographic footprint, as cross-town travel times can vary, and downtown parking features tighter street and shared lot layouts that become tricky during winter snow emergencies compared to the private driveways of outer residential districts.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: chinattirealty.com Source 2: chinattirealty.com Source 3: lacasagroup.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the historic Winnekenni Castle estate, offering over 700 acres of surrounding conservation land with trails winding around Kenoza Lake. In the Bradford area, Ski Bradford provides local winter sports with 15 trails, a terrain park, and several lifts. Residents also walk the downtown Haverhill Riverwalk along the Merrimack River, explore the pastoral trails, hayfields, and cross-country ski routes at Tattersall Farm, or recreate around Chadwick Pond in Bradford Greens.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the historic Winnekenni Castle estate, offering over 700 acres of surrounding conservation land with trails winding around Kenoza Lake. In the Bradford area, Ski Bradford provides local winter sports with 15 trails, a terrain park, and several lifts.

Residents also walk the downtown Haverhill Riverwalk along the Merrimack River, explore the pastoral trails, hayfields, and cross-country ski routes at Tattersall Farm, or recreate around Chadwick Pond in Bradford Greens.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: climatezone.biz Source 2: homes.com Source 3: chinattirealty.com Source 4: lacasagroup.com

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Living in Haverhill

Set along the winding Merrimack River roughly 37 miles north of Boston, Haverhill, Massachusetts offers healthcare professionals a distinctive blend of historic mill-city grit and scenic Merrimack Valley retreat. Relocating nurses will find a city split between vibrant urban revival and expansive green space. Downtown’s Riverfront Cultural District thrives with converted brick industrial lofts, Beyond Walls murals, and active dining hubs like The Tap, The Peddler's Daughter, and Salvatore's Riverwalk. Across the river, neighborhoods like Bradford offer leafy, suburban streets with classic architecture and direct rail access via the Bradford commuter rail station.

Outdoor access is a standout advantage: shift workers can decompress with runs around Kenoza Lake at the 700-acre Winnekenni Castle park, walk the meadow trails at Tattersall Farm, or hit the slopes locally at Ski Bradford during the winter. For regional commutes, Interstate 495 provides rapid links to northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire medical facilities. Tradeoffs exist: the municipality is geographically sprawling, which can make cross-town driving tedious, and downtown parking requires diligence during snowy winter months. However, for nurses seeking rail connectivity, varied housing, and riverfront character outside the immediate Boston price ring, Haverhill represents a practical and lively home base.

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As of 2026-06Source 1: chinattirealty.com Source 2: chinattirealty.com Source 3: climatezone.biz Source 4: massbaymovers.com Source 5: lacasagroup.com

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Haverhill, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.