Massachusetts General Hospital is a 997-bed hospital in Boston, MA — Magnet · Teaching.
22 openings posted here, advertised at $2,093 to $2,724 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Massachusetts General Hospital has 22 openings posted across 7 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,093 to $2,724, with a median of $2,293. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Massachusetts median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER | 7 | $2,093 – $2,293 | $2,269 | 13% under | Night, Rotating |
| Med-Surg | 5 | $2,093 – $2,152 | $2,152 | 19% under | Night, Rotating |
| ICU | 3 | $2,269 – $2,577 | $2,293 | 14% under | Rotating |
| PACU | 3 | $2,411 – $2,724 | $2,568 | 1% over | Night, Rotating |
| Oncology | 2 | $2,564 | $2,564 | 18% over | Day |
| IV Therapy | 1 | $2,411 | $2,411 | — | Day |
| CVICU | 1 | $2,411 | $2,411 | 18% under | Rotating |
The comparison is against the Massachusetts median advertised rate for the same specialty. Massachusetts General Hospital posts above it in 2 of 6 specialties with a comparison.
ER: 7 openings, night and rotating shifts, advertised at $2,093 to $2,293 a week, 13% under the Massachusetts median for ER. Med-Surg: 5 openings, night and rotating shifts, advertised at $2,093 to $2,152 a week, 19% under the Massachusetts median for Med-Surg. ICU: 3 openings, rotating shifts, advertised at $2,269 to $2,577 a week, 14% under the Massachusetts median for ICU.
Over the last 49 days the median advertised weekly rate at Massachusetts General Hospital has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,293 across 22 openings, 5% below $2,410 thirty days ago. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
Against the national average, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH runs utilities 49% above and housing 48% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8% above |
| Housing | 48% above |
| Utilities | 49% above |
| Groceries and goods | at par |
| Services | 4% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Boston is $3,080 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,600.
Massachusetts taxes wage income.
71 traveler listings within 25 miles of Massachusetts General Hospital.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center | Boston | 30 | $2,764 | 442 | $3,080 |
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| South Shore Hospital | South Weymouth | 17 | $2,705 | 374 | — |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston | 14 | $2,836 | 705 | $3,080 |
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| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.8 |
| Culture | 2.5 |
| Management | 2.5 |
| Safety | 3.0 |
| Workload | 3.0 |
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Cons: Travelers get the worst assignments. Mandatory days and nights, sometimes both in one week. Core staff is a catty group that made fun of another traveler's social media post on my first day. They give…
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