Per Diem Registered Nurse - Perioperative Services

baystatehealth; Ware (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Regional opportunities

Retirement match

Paid time off

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse for the Perioperative Services team at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA. The RN will provide safe, patient-centered perioperative care in a fast-paced surgical setting, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing colleagues to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, assessments, education, and ongoing professional development within Baystate Health’s mission and standards.

Qualifications

• Current MA RN licensure required.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate, patient-centered care.
• Preferred: perioperative or surgical services experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per policy and Baystate standards.
• Perform assessments and develop care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments safely.
• Educate patients and families throughout perioperative care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and care teams.
• Participate in quality improvement and mandatory education.

Skills

RN licensure MA

Nursing experience

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Per Diem Registered Nurse - Perioperative Services

Per Diem Registered Nurse in Palmer, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: Perioperative Services
Location: Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer, Massachusetts
Job Type: Per Diem
Shift: Days

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join our Perioperative Services team at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, Massachusetts. Our Perioperative Services team provides comprehensive surgical care for patients undergoing operative and procedural interventions, working closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

The Per Diem Registered Nurse role offers the opportunity to provide skilled clinical care in a fast-paced surgical environment while supporting patients and families throughout their perioperative experience.

Wing Hospital is a beautifully renovated 74-bed community hospital serving the Palmer, MA region. As part of Baystate Health, Wing combines advanced technology, high-quality patient care, and meaningful nursing careers while maintaining a close-knit, community-focused environment.

The Per Diem Registered Nurse Will:

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the Professional Practice Model, MA Nurse Practice Act, ANA Standards of Practice, and Baystate Health values.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Administer medications and treatments safely while maintaining standards of nursing practice.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and intervene appropriately to promote optimal outcomes and patient safety.
• Educate patients and families throughout the perioperative experience and support discharge planning needs.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate effective patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, shared governance activities, and departmental performance improvement efforts.
• Maintain clinical competency, regulatory compliance, and ongoing professional development through required education and annual competencies.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Per Diem
• Shift: Days
• Hours: As Needed
• Schedule: Per Diem coverage based on department needs
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• On-Call Requirement: As applicable
• Other Scheduling Requirements: Minimum commitment of 24 hours every 6 weeks

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.
• Additional Benefits: Eligibility-based wellness and employee assistance programs.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• One or more years of nursing experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, age-appropriate, patient-centered care.
• Any exception to experience requirements must be approved by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in Perioperative Services, Surgical Services, Operating Room, PACU, or procedural care settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

Education

Diploma in Nursing (Required)

Certifications

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

Compensation

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