Staff Nurse - ER

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Competitive retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center’s Emergency Department is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect nursing care, lead a patient-centered care team, and coordinate patient education and discharge planning. The role requires MA RN licensure, BLS, and timely completion of ACLS/TNCC within one year, with PALS within 18 months.

The position offers varied shifts with competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• RN license in Massachusetts (MA)
• BLS certification
• ACLS and TNCC required within one year of employment
• PALS required within 18 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
• Act as health care team leader for safe, patient-centered care.
• Coordinate teaching, counseling, and planning to support patient recovery.

Skills

RN license MA

BLS

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Emergency Department

Hourly Pay Range: 45.2500 through 72.1200

Non-Scheduled , All Shifts , 0 , N/A

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Nursing Alternate Shift: N/A

Variable Days

Posted 09/25/2026

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

(Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

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.