NICU RN in Worcester, Massachusetts
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Worcester, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,232/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 10, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.00
- Weekly
- $2,232
- Yearly (full-time)
- $116,064
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $62.00/hour — 23% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts ($50.27/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts right now
- 1,446 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 106 of them in Worcester.
- Pay in these listings: $8.00 – $107/hour, median $63.53/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Massachusetts: $50.27/hour ($104,562/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($80.90/hour across 177 jobs).
Job description
Join our team as a NICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract at a hospital in Worcester, MA. This night shift opportunity offers a chance to work with highly specialized neonatal patients in a Level 3 or 4 NICU setting. Your expertise in using Epic for charting and NRP certification will be essential to provide top-tier care in a fast-paced environment. The role includes a medication exam at orientation, making it an engaging challenge for those who enjoy applying their skills and knowledge in a real-world setting. This assignment is diverse and rewarding, with a focus on neonatal units that demand both technical proficiency and compassionate care, all while working 36 hours per week on overnight shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year tends to be crisp and cool, with mild breezes and the early hints of fall. It’s perfect weather for exploring outdoor parks or enjoying scenic drives with comfortable temperatures and colorful foliage beginning to emerge.
Fun Things To Do:
- Historic Canal District tour
- Hiking at Green Hill Park
- Day trip to Boston for sightseeing and dining
- Visit to the EcoTarium science museum
- Explore the Wachusett Reservoir with a day of kayaking or fishing
Job Specifics:
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Night, 12 hours (18:45 - 07:15)
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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