Registered Nurse - BMC PANU

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Regional opportunities

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Additional benefits

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Pre-Op & PACU team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role focuses on pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery care within a Level I Trauma Center setting.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of RN experience, a Massachusetts RN license, and AHA BLS certification. This part-time night-shift position offers opportunities for advanced perioperative practice and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience required; ED/ICU/Pre-Op/PACU experience strongly preferred.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for surgical patients.
• Prepare patients and families for procedures with education and assessment.
• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care and monitor for changes in condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff for safe care.
• Manage care in a high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation per hospital policy.

Skills

RN experience

BLS certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Massachusetts RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department: Inpatient Pre-Op & PACU

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Type: Part-Time

Shift: Nights

Make an Impact with Baystate Health Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Pre-Op & PACU team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Pre-Op & PACU provides specialized care for both adult and pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures, working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perioperative staff, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver exceptional patient care throughout the surgical experience. The Registered Nurse role offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment supporting the main Level I Trauma Center operating rooms while providing expert pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery care. This position allows nurses to expand their clinical expertise while collaborating with a highly experienced team committed to patient-centered care and outstanding outcomes. The Registered Nurse Will:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for adult and pediatric surgical patients.
• Prepare patients and families for surgical procedures through education and clinical assessment.
• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care and monitor patients for changes in condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Manage care for patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environment.
• Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to respond to changing patient needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Support patient safety, quality initiatives, and excellent patient experience outcomes.

Schedule Details Job Type: Part-Time Shift: Nights Hours: 24 hours per week Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6:00PM-6:00AM Weekend Requirement: Participation in weekend shifts is required On-Call Requirement: Participation in a rotating weekend on-call schedule, including daytime and overnight coverage, is required Other Scheduling Requirements: Staff typically work 4–5 weekends per year and are assigned weekend on-call coverage approximately 4–5 weekends per year; actual scheduling may vary based on departmental need

Benefits

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 & Benefits: Excellent compensation along with high-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition & Training: Certification and continuing education reimbursement.
• Career Growth: Nursing forgivable loan program, professional development opportunities, and advancement within the region’s only academic medical center.
• Regional Opportunities: Career opportunities throughout Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services across western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan with company match and annual company contribution increases based on years of service.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, pet, home, auto and personal insurance, first-time homebuyer program, free financial coaching from a certified professional, and reimbursement for wellbeing activities including gym memberships, equipment, personal training, massage therapy, and more.

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 1 year RN experience required; ED, ICU, Intercare/IMC, strongly preferred.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, ADN required.
• Previous Pre-Op, PACU, Perioperative, Critical Care, Emergency Department, or Surgical Services experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.

Education & Certifications

Education: Diploma in Nursing (Required) Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association American Heart Association, Registered Nurse - 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