Registered Nurse (RN)- Emergency Department

baystatehealth; Ware (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Regional opportunities

Retirement match

Paid time off

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA. The role supports 20 ED beds in a modern community-based setting, with a strong system-wide network.

The ED Nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for urgent and emergent conditions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and educating patients and families. Night shifts, 24 hours per week, offering competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Massachusetts RN license or eligible to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care in the Emergency Department.
• Provide timely care for a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions.
• Care for patients across varying acuity, including those needing critical care and stabilization.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per standards of care.
• Monitor patient condition changes and respond to evolving clinical needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nurses, and the care team.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, meds, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support a safe, compassionate environment.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Emergency Department RN in Palmer, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: Emergency Department

Location: Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer, Massachusetts

Job Type: Part-Time, 24 Hours

Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Emergency Department at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, Massachusetts .

The Wing Emergency Department offers nurses the opportunity to practice in a modern, community-based emergency setting with the resources and support of the larger Baystate Health system. The department features 20 beds, including two critical care bays , with the majority of patients cared for in private rooms. The ED is also equipped with advanced technology, including an in-department CT scanner and radiology unit .

The Registered Nurse Will:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for Emergency Department patients.
• Provide timely care to patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions.
• Care for patients across varying levels of acuity, including those requiring critical care intervention and stabilization.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with established standards of care.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to evolving clinical needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation while supporting a safe, compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Part-Time
• Hours: 24 hours per week
• Shift: Nights
• Schedule: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
• Location: Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer, MA

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.

About Baystate Wing Hospital

Located in Palmer, Massachusetts, Baystate Wing Hospital provides high-quality community-based healthcare while offering employees the stability, resources, and growth opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system. Team members have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while making a direct impact on the communities we serve throughout the Pioneer Valley.

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

Education:

• Associates Degree 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

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.