Baystate Medical Center is a 740-bed hospital in Springfield, MA — Magnet · Teaching.
Against the national average, Massachusetts runs utilities 52% above and housing 28% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Massachusetts, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6% above |
| Housing | 28% above |
| Utilities | 52% above |
| Groceries and goods | 1% below |
| Services | 3% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Springfield is $1,490 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,200.
Massachusetts taxes wage income.
20 traveler listings within 25 miles of Baystate Medical Center.
Other Massachusetts hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center | Boston | 30 | $2,764 | 442 | $3,080 |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus | Worcester | 24 | $2,780 | 692 | $1,810 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 21 | $2,293 | 997 | $3,080 |
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | Burlington | 21 | $2,796 | 344 | $3,240 |
| South Shore Hospital | South Weymouth | 17 | $2,705 | 374 | — |
2 travel nurse reviews, 2.1★ overall, 0% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.1 |
| Culture | 3.0 |
| Management | 2.3 |
| Safety | 2.0 |
| Workload | 1.5 |
Cons: Worst unit I've worked, the only contract I cancelled early. Med surg 'tele' is 1:6, sometimes 7, after they told me 4-5 in the interview. A catch-all with dementia, CIWA, falls, SI, behavioral and co…
Pros: Was there last year, great place. Great teamwork on the floor.
Cons: Short staffing like everywhere. Extremely busy so put your skates on.