Registered Nurse, RN - Short Stay Unit; SSU), Nights

Tufts Medicine has a new Community RN Career Pathway plan that allows you to grow with us, no matter where you are in your nursing journey. This plan provides Lowell General Hospital nurses with a roadmap for compensation and purposeful professional development based on their experience and career aspirations.

Job Summary:

Lowell General Hospital offers outstanding work environment and advancement opportunities for our staff. We provide competitive salaries & benefits, shared governance, tuition reimbursement, clinical mobility tracks, and free on-campus parking. Staff are encouraged to participate in our unit-based council or other council opportunities.

Unit

Summary:

This short stay work environment is fast-paced with high service intensity, delivering the highest quality of care. Patients in this 10-bed observation unit are in med-surg, tele, and step-down levels of acuity, with a length of stay less than 48 hours. This is an excellent opportunity for registered nurses with strong med-surg, med-surg tele, and step-down experience to make a difference in patient care.

Hours:

24 hours/week, Night Shift

Every Third Weekend

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of Medical/Surgical experience; telemetry preferred
• Current RN licensure in MA in good standing
• BSN strongly preferred
• Associates Degree required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS preferred

What We Offer:

• Clinical Advancement Program with opportunities and rewards
• Competitive salaries & benefits
• Paid certification and educational opportunities, including BLS, ACLS, CPI, ECCO CCRN review courses
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Shared governance participation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical mobility tracks
• Free on-campus parking

Magnet Designation:

Lowell General Hospital has received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), with our 4th designation achieved in March 2025
. This recognizes excellence in nursing care and is the highest honor for healthcare organizations committed to nursing professionalism and patient-centered care. Only 2% of hospitals have attained a 3rd Magnet designation.

About Lowell General:

For over 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We combine first-rate care at a Magnet-recognized community hospital with a warm, caring environment. Join our team of over 3,000 dedicated providers to deliver comprehensive, connected care where patients need it most.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system in Massachusetts, bringing together academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, accessible care. Our network includes Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose Wakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, and more. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations, contact us at careers.