Registered Nurse RN, Intermediate Care

Baystate Health

Springfield, Massachusetts

Posted Nov 1

License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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You are weighing Baystate Health in Springfield, Massachusetts—a large system where weekday clinic rhythms are a real option. On the Pain Management side at Baystate Medical Center, RNs work full-time 10-hour days, Monday–Friday 6:45am–5:15pm, admitting and discharging patients and teaching…

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Pain Management RN: FT 40 hrs, 10-hour days Mon–Fri 6:45am–5:15pm Springfield; LPN ambulatory cardiology: 40 hrs Mon–Fri

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Practice is guided by nursing process & policy / procedure / standards & participation in professional / shared governance; Independently & safely cares for patients common to assigned area or technical / operational services. Acts as a resource for others & may serve in intermittent expanded roles. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice / employment. Valid driver’s license where required by assignment.

Additional Qualifications (nice to have) Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing. Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area. 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 $42.61 - $55.93 - $69.24 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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In Springfield, MA

Springfield, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent: $1,144/mo
Household income: $52,656/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Springfield, MA

NeighborhoodsWithin the city, residential enclaves such as East Forest Park and Forest Park are popular for their tree-lined streets, park proximity, and mix of historic houses and rental apartments. Young professionals and healthcare workers frequently look just across municipal borders into neighboring communities like West Springfield, Agawam, Feeding Hills, and East Longmeadow, which offer quiet suburban subdivisions and convenient highway access. Those seeking established, highly rated school systems often look toward Longmeadow or Wilbraham, though Longmeadow commands premium home prices and carries an active, hands-on municipal oversight culture.

Within the city, residential enclaves such as East Forest Park and Forest Park are popular for their tree-lined streets, park proximity, and mix of historic houses and rental apartments. Young professionals and healthcare workers frequently look just across municipal borders into neighboring communities like West Springfield, Agawam, Feeding Hills, and East Longmeadow, which offer quiet suburban subdivisions and convenient highway access.

Those seeking established, highly rated school systems often look toward Longmeadow or Wilbraham, though Longmeadow commands premium home prices and carries an active, hands-on municipal oversight culture.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: niche.com Source 3: apartmentguide.com

Getting aroundCommuting by car is straightforward compared to larger metropolitan areas, with local drivers averaging around an 18-minute trip. Major corridors Interstate 91 and Interstate 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) connect residential suburbs directly to core employment hubs like Baystate Health in the city center. Public transit is operated by the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA), but bus routes are somewhat limited in geographic scope and frequency, meaning hospital staff working fluctuating shifts or nonstandard hours generally rely on a personal vehicle.

Commuting by car is straightforward compared to larger metropolitan areas, with local drivers averaging around an 18-minute trip. Major corridors Interstate 91 and Interstate 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) connect residential suburbs directly to core employment hubs like Baystate Health in the city center.

Public transit is operated by the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA), but bus routes are somewhat limited in geographic scope and frequency, meaning hospital staff working fluctuating shifts or nonstandard hours generally rely on a personal vehicle.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: a-zmovers.net Source 3: apartmentguide.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers on Forest Park, a vast urban park featuring wooded walking paths, sports fields, a zoo, and scenic ponds along the Connecticut River basin. Downtown features smaller greenspaces such as Leonardo Da Vinci Park, while summer programming brings riverfront gatherings and outdoor yoga to The Landing. Just outside the city, hikers and trail runners head to Mount Tom State Reservation in nearby Holyoke for sweeping views across the Pioneer Valley.

Outdoor recreation centers on Forest Park, a vast urban park featuring wooded walking paths, sports fields, a zoo, and scenic ponds along the Connecticut River basin. Downtown features smaller greenspaces such as Leonardo Da Vinci Park, while summer programming brings riverfront gatherings and outdoor yoga to The Landing.

Just outside the city, hikers and trail runners head to Mount Tom State Reservation in nearby Holyoke for sweeping views across the Pioneer Valley.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: massmutualcenter.com Source 2: crosscountry.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Springfield, nicknamed the City of Firsts, offers healthcare professionals an approachable gateway to Massachusetts living without the steep overhead of the Boston metro. Anchored by major employers like Baystate Health and situated in the Knowledge Corridor, the city pairs short commutes—averaging under twenty minutes—with easy access to Interstate 91 and the Mass Pike. Shifts can be balanced by exploring downtown heritage, from catching Springfield Thunderbirds hockey at the MassMutual Center to sharing schnitzel at The Student Prince Café or craft pints at White Lion Brewing Company. Outdoor downtime centers on the expansive acreage of Forest Park and nearby hikes along Mount Tom. While limited public transit makes owning a car essential and city school performance varies, residential neighborhoods like East Forest Park and adjacent suburbs like West Springfield, Agawam, and Longmeadow give clinicians diverse choices ranging from starter apartments to established bedroom communities.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: massmutualcenter.com Source 2: crosscountry.com Source 3: a-zmovers.net Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: realestate.usnews.com

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