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Director of Nursing - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital TCU

Registered NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$104k-$115k

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Job Description

  • Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Transitional Care Unit - Haverhill
  • Director of Nursing (RN) - 20 Bed TCU
  • Full-Time, 40 hours/week Monday-Friday
  • Pay: $104,000-$115,000 annually
  • Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

We are looking for an experienced RN with SNF supervisory experience to work under our Chief Nursing Officer and manage the day to day on our Transitional Care Unit.

Primary Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, responsibility and accountability for nursing staff and care within our transitional care unit.

Oversees patient care management and ensures that professional nursing is practiced in accordance with the established standards, policies and procedures of the transitional care unit and the hospital.

Is responsible for development and management of personnel, supplies, equipment and for maintenance of a safe environment.

Prerequisites

  • Current BSN and RN Massachusetts Licensure
  • 3-5 years SNF nursing experience strongly preferred
  • 1-2 years of supervisory experience strongly preferred
  • Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
  • BLS/ACLS required

Benefits Offered

  • 401(k)
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, Holiday
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Hospital, Accident and Critical Illness policies

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing is responsible for managing nursing staff and patient care within the transitional care unit. They oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with hospital policies, and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current BSN and RN license in Massachusetts. The role requires 3-5 years of SNF nursing experience and 1-2 years of supervisory experience, along with BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing managementSupervisory skillsCommunication skillsStaff developmentPolicy implementationSafety management

Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 42% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Massachusetts238 active5,854 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 42% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onMassachusetts Registered Nurse listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 5% offer loan repayment238 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Whittier Health Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Haverhill, MA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Paid Vacation, Sick, Holiday
Life and Disability Insurance
Hospital, Accident and Critical Illness policies