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Merrimack Health

Lawrence, MA

  • RN
  • Night shift
  • ADN accepted

Lawrence Comprehensive Treatment Center

Lawrence, MA

LPN Nursing Supervisor

Posted last week

$37–$47/hr

  • LPN/LVN
  • Day shift

Skilled Nursing of Lawrence

Lawrence, MA

Evening Nurse Supervisor

$79,000–$114,000/year

  • RN
  • Evening shift
  • Tuition reimbursement
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Melmark

Lawrence, MA

Adult Program Nurse

$80,000–$100,000/year

  • RN
  • 8-⁠hour days
  • CEU allowance
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CoreMedical Group

Lawrence, MA

  • RN
  • 8-⁠hour days
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Alrek Health Group

Lawrence, MA

  • RN
  • 8-⁠hour days

Fusion Medical Staffing

Lawrence, MA · Staffing partner

Dietitian

$1,509/week

  • Travel contract
  • CEU allowance
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Voyage Health

Lawrence, MA · Staffing partner

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights
  • Travel contract

Working and living in Lawrence

· 8 open roles

Living costs

Median gross rent
$1,662/mo
Rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$60,433/yr
All local households, not nurse pay

Census ACS 2024

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Credentials accepted

  • RN6
  • LPN1
  • LVN1

One posting may accept more than one credential.

Shifts listed

  • Days4
  • Nights2
  • Evenings1

Postings may list several shifts or leave the shift unspecified.

Living in Lawrence

Set along the Merrimack River in Massachusetts, Lawrence is a historic industrial hub whose identity is deeply anchored by generations of immigrant communities.

More about life here

Often compared to neighboring Lowell, Lawrence offers healthcare professionals a distinctive, high-energy environment driven by strong community pride and cultural vitality. The city is renowned across the Merrimack Valley for its authentic culinary scene, featuring renowned Dominican and Puerto Rican eateries, heritage Italian bakeries, and bustling breakfast hubs like Eli’s Place on Merrimack Street.

Civic events like Lawrence Restaurant Week and an expanding network of colorful downtown murals reflect an active, grassroots artistic presence. While Lawrence functions as a dense, gritty post-industrial city rather than a manicured suburb, it offers an exceptionally warm, extended-family community spirit, outstanding multicultural food, and immediate highway access across the greater Merrimack Valley region.

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As of Sep 16, 2026
Getting around

Lawrence's citywide average commute is about 20 minutes. People taking jobs there often plan to live in nearby cities and commute in.

Sources do not describe drive or transit realities to specific hospitals.

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Food and dining

Lawrence features a vibrant dining scene heavily influenced by its Caribbean and Latin American heritage, highlighted by Puerto Rican and Dominican eateries, specialty bakeries, and long-standing Italian bakeries. Morning staples include spots like Eli’s Place on Merrimack Street, known for hearty breakfast plates, house hash, baked beans, and oversized pancakes.

Places like Vaka Restaurant draw crowds for evening dining, while the annual Lawrence Restaurant Week spotlights diverse culinary offerings across the downtown district.

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Arts and culture

Built along the Merrimack River and incorporated in 1853, Lawrence possesses a rich industrial textile legacy shaped by successive waves of immigration from Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. Today, this multicultural foundation expresses itself through prominent downtown murals, active community arts programs, and regional events such as Lawrence Restaurant Week.

The surrounding Merrimack Valley corridor also offers nearby heritage sites and specialty cultural venues like The Museum of Printing.

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What locals say

Residents and visitors describe Lawrence as a tight-knit, welcoming community that often lives in the shadow of neighboring Lowell but boasts deep civic pride. Community members emphasize that the city feels like an extended family where small business owners and creators take pride in their work.

The local atmosphere is defined by an energetic blend of historic pride, thriving public street murals, and an active grassroots cultural revival.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source: lifeasamaven.com

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