Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) – Peri-Anesthesia Unit (PANU)

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tuition & Training

Career Growth

Regional Opportunities

Retirement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Peri-Anesthesia Unit (PANU) at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role supports adult and pediatric surgical patients, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative teams in a high-acuity setting.

The PANU team provides pre-operative and post-anesthesia care, emphasizing patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Minimum one (1) year of RN experience required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for pre-operative and post-anesthesia patients.
• Provide comprehensive patient assessments and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Prepare patients and families for surgical procedures through education and clinical evaluation.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition using sound clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Ensure safe patient transitions throughout the perioperative continuum of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and an exceptional patient experience.

Skills

MA RN license

BLS certified

RN experience

ADN degree

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Registered Nurse (RN) in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers
Department: Peri-Anesthesia Unit (PANU)
Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts
Job Type: Per Diem
Shift: Days

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Peri-Anesthesia Unit (PANU) at Baystate Medical Center (BMC) in Springfield, Massachusetts. As western Massachusetts's premier healthcare provider and home to Baystate Medical Center, a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting professional nursing practice.

Our PANU team provides specialized pre-operative and post-anesthesia care for adult and pediatric surgical patients undergoing a wide range of procedures. Nurses work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, perioperative staff, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe, high-quality care throughout the surgical experience.

This per diem opportunity offers experienced nurses the chance to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment supporting the region's only Level I Trauma Center while maintaining scheduling flexibility. You'll collaborate with a highly skilled team dedicated to clinical excellence, patient safety, and outstanding patient outcomes.

The Registered Nurse (RN) Will:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for pre-operative and post-anesthesia patients.
• Provide comprehensive patient assessments and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Prepare patients and families for surgical procedures through education and clinical evaluation.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition using sound clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Ensure safe patient transitions throughout the perioperative continuum of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and an exceptional patient experience.
• Shift: Days
• Hours: Per Diem, as needed
• Schedule: Variable day shifts based on department needs
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend shifts per 6-week period (or shifts equivalent to 24 hours)
• On-Call Requirement: No on-call requirement
• Other Scheduling Requirements: 4 shifts per 6-week period (or shifts equivalent to 48 hours); 1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday required. Shifts are defined and posted by the unit. Scheduling is managed by the Unit Manager. Unit-Based PRN staff follow the facility’s low-census cancellation order and may float according to the facility float grid.

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.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay
• Tuition & Training: CEUs and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Internal advancement opportunities throughout Baystate Health.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match for eligible employees.
• Additional Benefits: Access to employee wellness programs, wellbeing reimbursement opportunities, and Baystate employee discounts.

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 licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Minimum one (1) year of RN experience required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Previous PACU, Pre-Op, Peri-Anesthesia, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Surgical Services, or ICU experience preferred.
• ACLS and PALS certification preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.

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

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

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