Circulating Staff Nurse - Amb Surg Ctr

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Ambulatory Surgery department in Pittsfield, MA. The role focuses on delivering patient-centered perioperative care and leading a nursing team in a fast-paced environment.

Required: MA RN license, BLS, 2 years OR experience; ACLS/PALS within 6 months. Associates degree in nursing; BSN preferred. Float to North County ASC as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Has a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
• ACLS and PALS Provider certification within 6 months.
• BLS.
• RN licensed in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the health care team to ensure safe, patient-centered care through the nursing process.
• Provide nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling and planning for optimal patient functioning.
• Direct and guide patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Ambulatory Surgery

Hourly Pay Range: 45.2500 through 72.1200

Nursing Alternate Shift: Evening

Monday - Friday

Posted 08/07/2026

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Registered Nurse is the designation given to an individual who is licensed to practice professional nursing, holds ultimate responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care, is a graduate of an approved school for professional nursing, and is currently licensed as a Registered Nurse pursuant to M.G.L. c.112. Included in such responsibility is providing nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, planning and restoration for optimal functioning and comfort, of those they serve.

The Registered Professional Nurse functions as a health care team leader responsible for the safe delivery of patient-centered, goal oriented care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Professional Nurse also directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Has a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.

Minimum of two years perioperative Circulating RN experience.

Education and Training:

Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.

ACLS and PALS Provider certification by AHA required within 6 months

Minimum of 2 years OR experience required.

PACU Experience preferred

CNOR preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing process through his/her understanding, judgment and skills.

License, Certification & Registration:

RN - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts

BLS

Other Requirements:

Demonstrates continuing education in accordance with State regulations. Assures compliance with unit-specific scope of practice. Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of the position can be fully met.

Knowledge and application of surgical aseptic technique

Ability to perform effectively in stressful and emergency situations

Demonstrated professional communication with all internal and external contacts

Other Addendum(s) Requirements:

Float Component within Surgical Services, including North County ASC and PACU.

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.