Registered Nurse Resident- Baystate Health

Baystate Medical Center

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Westfield, Massachusetts Until 9/27/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted November 12, 2025 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

New Graduate Registered Nurse RN, Nurse Residency Program

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Baystate Noble Hospital, Westfield, MA

New Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply.

Baystate Health is hiring New Graduate Registered Nurses (RN) to join the inpatient team at Baystate Noble Hospital, an 85-bed acute care community hospital serving the Greater Westfield area. This role is ideal for newly licensed nurses looking to build a strong foundation through a structured nurse residency program in a supportive community hospital setting.

Nurse Residency Program

All Registered Nurses with less than 10 months of licensed RN experience will be enrolled in the Baystate Health accredited Nurse Residency Program, designed to support new nurses as they transition from school to clinical practice.

Program highlights include:

  • Structured onboarding and extended orientation
  • Dedicated nurse preceptors and clinical educators
  • Evidence-based education and skills development
  • High-fidelity simulation and classroom learning
  • Ongoing professional support during the first year of practice

Schedule and Location

  • 36 hours, 7p-7:30a, night shifts
  • Schedule: Every other weekend and rotating holidays
  • Location: Baystate Noble Hospital, Westfield, MA

About Baystate Noble Hospital

Baystate Noble Hospital is an 85-bed acute care community hospital offering advanced technology, diagnostics, and access to a broad network of specialists. Nurses benefit from a close-knit environment with the resources of Baystate Health.

Inpatient Acute Care Unit

  • 31-bed inpatient acute care unit
  • Medical, surgical, telemetry, and intermediate care patient population
  • Telemonitoring systems and specialty consult access
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits and Sign-On Bonus

  • Sign-on bonus available for eligible external RN hires
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Certification and continuing education reimbursement
  • Nursing forgivable loan program
  • First-time homebuyer assistance
  • Free financial coaching
  • Wellness reimbursement including gym membership and equipment

Note: Sign-on bonuses apply to external hires only. Internal transfers are not eligible unless otherwise specified. Former Baystate Health employees are eligible after one year of separation.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Active or pending Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts
  • Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification

Education:

Diploma in Nursing (Required)

Certifications:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support - OtherOtherOther, Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Pediatric Advanced Life Support - OtherOtherOther, 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

$41.59 - $52.68 - $64.81

 

 

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.

About this role

Summary

Join nurse residency program providing structured onboarding and clinical support for new nurses.

Job title

Registered Nurse Resident- Baystate Health

Experience level

less than 10 months

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Westfield, MA; on-site work only

Salary

$4k–$6k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

nursing licenseBLS CPR

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

nursingacute caretelemetrymed-surg
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Westfield, MA 01085, USA

On-site City