Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) - Chestnut PACU

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Baystate Health is recruiting a Per Diem Registered Nurse for the Chestnut PACU team at Chestnut Surgical Center, Springfield, MA. The role involves perioperative care for a largely pediatric population and cross-training in Motility/Endoscopy.

Responsibilities include pre-op preparation, post-op PACU care, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure safe, quality outcomes across outpatient and inpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients in the pre-operative area for surgery.
• Provide nursing care to patients during post-surgical recovery in the PACU.
• Care for a primarily pediatric patient population, with some adult patients.
• Support both inpatient and outpatient surgical patients.
• Work within the Chestnut Surgical Center outpatient operating room environment.
• Provide safe, patient-centered care throughout the perioperative experience.
• Cross-train in Motility and Endoscopy.
• Collaborate with the surgical and perioperative care team to support quality patient outcomes.

Skills

RN experience

CPR certification

ADN

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) – Chestnut PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Springfield, MA

Baystate Health Careers Department: Chestnut PACU Location: Chestnut Surgical Center at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Type: Per-Diem Shift: Variable

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Chestnut PACU team at Chestnut Surgical Center at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Chestnut PACU prepares patients in the pre-op area for surgery and provides care during post-surgical recovery for the outpatient operating rooms. The patient population is primarily pediatric, with some adult, inpatient, and outpatient patients. This Registered Nurse role offers the opportunity to provide perioperative nursing care within a Magnet-recognized hospital environment while supporting patients before and after surgery. The RN will also be cross trained in Motility and Endoscopy.

The Registered Nurse (RN) Will:

• Prepare patients in the pre-operative area for surgery.
• Provide nursing care to patients during post-surgical recovery in the PACU.
• Care for a primarily pediatric patient population, with some adult patients.
• Support both inpatient and outpatient surgical patients.
• Work within the Chestnut Surgical Center outpatient operating room environment.
• Provide safe, patient-centered care throughout the perioperative experience.
• Cross-train in Motility and Endoscopy.
• Collaborate with the surgical and perioperative care team to support quality patient outcomes.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Per Diem
• Shift: Varies Hours: 10-hour shifts
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, rotating days
• Weekend Requirement: N/A
• On-Call Requirement: N/A
• Other Scheduling Requirements: Schedule hours may rotate between early and later start times.

Benefits That Support You At Baystate Health

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• 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.

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

Minimum 1 year of RN experience required. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification required. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• BSN preferred.
• Critical care experience preferred.
• Pediatric experience and Motility/Endoscopy-related experience preferred.

Education

• Diploma in Nursing (Required)

Certifications

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

Compensation Note

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $41.82 - $54.06 - $66.30

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield