Registered Nurse (RN) – Chestnut PACU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition & training

Career growth

Regional opportunities

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Chestnut PACU team at Chestnut Surgical Center in Springfield, MA. The role focuses on pre-op preparation, recovery care for a pediatric-dominated patient mix, and cross-training in Motility/Endoscopy.

This full-time position offers 40 hours/week with 10-hour shifts and rotating days, within a Magnet-recognized hospital environment. Opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients in the pre-operative area for surgery.
• Provide nursing care 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.
• Cross-train in Motility and Endoscopy.
• Collaborate with the surgical and perioperative care team to support quality patient outcomes.

Skills

RN experience

CPR

ADN

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

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Registered Nurse (RN) in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: Chestnut PACU

Location: Chestnut Surgical Center at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Type: Full-Time

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.
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Rotating
• Hours: 40 hours per week; 10-hour shifts
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, rotating days
• 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, 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: 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.

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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