Nursing Assistant
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $22.56 an hour, the middle half $21.31–$23.46, across 176 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $22.44 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Certified nursing assistants in Massachusetts: pay by town and employer
About the job
Location: Cambridge Hospital
Work Days: 8a-4p 3p-11p
Category: Nurse Support
Department: Inpatient Units
Job Type: Temporary
Work Shift: Various Shifts
Hours/Week: 40.00
Union: No
Union Name: Non Union
Are you starting out in healthcare or looking for a career change? If you are looking to make a difference CHA’s temporary staffing department may have a role for you. We offer flexible schedules, varied assignments, competitive pay, and health insurance. Come join an organization where your contribution is valued and continuous learning is part of your day.
Summary
The Nursing Assistant knows and understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Nursing Service. Under the supervision of the professional nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to assigned patients.
Responsibilities
Understands and demonstrates current OSHA standards.
Records patient care accurately on the Patient Care Flow Sheet
Practices telephone courtesy and communicates appropriate information to patients, visitors, and personnel from other departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Other information:
High School Diploma
AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider
One year of previous experience as a nursing assistant
Currently enrolled in a nursing program and have completed two cycles of clinical rotation
Completion of an approved certified nursing assistant training program
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
From Cambridge Health Alliance's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge Health Alliance is a public hospital with an emergency department in Cambridge, MA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, mental health staff and medical assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Cambridge Health Alliance
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