Staff Nurse - ER

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Life & disability insurance

Retirement plan contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center in Massachusetts is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The RN will provide direct and indirect patient care, lead the nursing team, and coordinate with allied staff to ensure safe, compassionate, and efficient care.

Required: MA RN license, BLS; ACLS/TNCC within 12 months; PALS within 18 months. Associates degree in nursing required; BSN preferred. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Has a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
• RN - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts
• BLS
• ACLS and TNCC required within one year of employment.
• PALS required within 18 months of employment.
• Demonstrates continuing education in accordance with State regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care as a team leader.
• Deliver patient-centered, goal-oriented care through the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Direct and guide the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining professional standards.

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Emergency Department

Hourly Pay Range: 45.2500 through 72.1200

Week 2: Mon 11:00am - 11:30pm , Wed 3:00pm-11:30pm, Sat 11:00am - 11:30pm

Week 4: Tues 11:00am - 11:30pm , Wed 3:00pm-11:30pm, Sat 11:0
am - 11:30pm

Nursing Alternate Shift: N/A

Posted 09/18/2026

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Registered Nurse is the designation given to an individual who is licensed to practice professional nursing, holds ultimate responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care, is a graduate of an approved school for professional nursing, and is currently licensed as a Registered Nurse pursuant to M.G.L. c.112. Included in such responsibility is providing nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, planning and restoration for optimal functioning and comfort, of those they serve. The Registered Professional Nurse functions as a health care team leader responsible for the safe delivery of patient-centered, goal oriented care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Professional Nurse also directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Has a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.

Education and Training

Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.

License, Certification & Registration

• RN - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts


• BLS

Other Requirements

Demonstrates continuing education in accordance with State regulations. Assures compliance with unit-specific scope of practice. Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of the position can be fully met.

Other Addendum(s) Requirements

• ACLS and TNCC required within one year of employment.


• PALS required within 18 months of employment.

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.