Staff Nurse - Labor and Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the maternity/pediatric unit. This full-time night shift offers an hourly pay range of $45.25 to $72.12, with a 36/40-hour schedule and a 10:30pm–7:30am shift.

The RN will provide direct and indirect patient care, lead the care team, and support patient education and family-centered care while meeting nursing practice standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• RN licensed in Massachusetts (BLS).
• ACLS, NRP and AWHONN fetal monitoring education required within three months.
• Minimum one year medical/surgical or pediatric experience preferred.
• At least one year maternity experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care on the unit.
• Lead and coordinate care as a health care team leader.
• Educate patients and families; participate in discharge planning.
• Prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Team leadership

Patient education

English communication

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

ACLS

NRP

AWHONN fetal monitoring

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Family Birth Place

Hourly Pay Range: 45.2500 through 72.1200

Full Time , Shift 3 , 36/40 , 10:30pm-7:30am

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Week 4: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Nursing Alternate Shift: N/A

Posted 09/11/2026

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:

Minimum one year medical/surgical or pediatric experience preferred.

At least one year maternity experience preferred.

ACLS, NRP and AWHONN fetal monitoring education is required within three months.

NCC certification preferred.

Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.

Demonstrated ability to organize workload and delegate non-nursing tasks.

Demonstrated ability to effectively educate/instruct individuals and small groups.

Demonstrated positive and professional demeanor at all times.

Demonstrated ability to provide family focused patient care.

Must be willing to cross train to Pediatrics within one year of hire.

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.