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 is an outstanding place to work and offers amazing advancement opportunities for our staff. We have 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 one of the many council opportunities. Unit Summary: M3 serves as the hospital's orthopedic center, and has been recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a center of distinction. The unit's primary focus is orthopaedics as we care for over one thousand total joint replacements annually. This unit also specializes in spine care, and orthopaedic trauma. M3 consists of 26 private rooms and care for the aforementioned orthopaedic population, as well as adult acute care patients who have a wide variety of diagnoses and co-morbidities providing comprehensive care according to the scope of care defined by the organization and Massachusetts state regulations. Hours:32 hours/week, eveningsEvery third weekendQualifications: A minimum of 1-2 years in an acute care setting is preferredCurrent MA RN Licensure in good standingBSN is strongly preferred ASN requiredBLS required What We Offer: Clinical Advancement Program which provides advancement opportunities and financial rewards Competitive salaries & benefitsPaid certification and educational opportunities, including BLS, ACLS, CPI, ECCO CCRN review courses.403(b) retirement plan with company matchShared governance, where nurses are encouraged to participate in unit-based councils or one of the many other council opportunities Tuition reimbursementClinical mobility tracksFree on-campus parking Magnet Designation: The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care with our 3rd designation achieved in August 2020. The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations that are dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only 2% of hospitals have attained a 3rd Magnet designation. About Lowell General:For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at ******.