<p>Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts is recruiting a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Nursery unit — a specialty setting within a nationally recognized, 125-year-old acute care institution that has earned Healthgrades' designation as the #1 hospital in cardiology in Massachusetts and one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in both 2023 and 2024. This is a direct patient care role on a unit that values clinical accountability, staff development, and safe, high-quality nursing practice. Worcester's central Massachusetts location and Saint Vincent's breadth of specialty services make this an exceptional environment for an RN seeking both professional depth and community impact.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, and auto and home insurance</li> <li>Note: benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and location</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Direct clinical nursing care in the Nursery unit, with per-shift accountability for assigned patients</li> <li>Responsibilities span the full nursing process: assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation</li> <li>Supervisory accountability for staff to whom care is appropriately delegated</li> <li>Supports the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in maintaining high-quality, safe nursing care and appropriate resource management</li> <li>Part of a multidisciplinary team at a hospital with more than 125 years of service to Worcester and central Massachusetts</li> <li>Institution recognized as the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements</li> <li>Facility distinctions include Blue Distinction Center designations for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and Knee and Hip Replacement</li> <li>Advanced technology on campus includes CyberKnife Radiosurgery and a specialized Cardiac Rehabilitation Program</li> <li>Top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention per Healthgrades (2023 and 2024)</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing — required</li> <li>Current, active RN licensure in Massachusetts (or eligibility to obtain), in compliance with applicable state law and regulation — required</li> <li>Current CPR certification — required</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) — preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to supervise delegated nursing staff and support unit-level clinical operations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Worcester is Massachusetts' second-largest city, situated in the heart of central New England approximately one hour from Boston and 45 minutes from Providence, Rhode Island. The city offers a vibrant arts and dining scene, a strong network of colleges and universities, and affordable housing relative to the Greater Boston market. Outdoor recreation — including hiking, skiing, and lake access — is readily available throughout the surrounding region, making Worcester an appealing base for clinicians who want urban amenities without the cost or pace of a major metropolitan center.</p>