Staff Nurse - NAR 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 Health Systems’ North Adams Regional Hospital – NAR Emergency Department is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care on site in Pittsfield, MA. The RN will lead nursing care, coordinate with the health care team, and participate in the full nursing process from assessment to evaluation.

Required: MA RN license, Associates degree in nursing (BSN preferred), BLS, and ongoing CE; ACLS/TNCC within one year, PALS within 18 months.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Massachusetts.
• BLS certification required.
• Demonstrates continuing education per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care.
• Lead the health care team to deliver patient-centered, goal-oriented care.
• Apply nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Skills

RN licensure MA

BLS

English proficiency

Continuing education

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

North Adams Regional Hospital · NAR Emergency Department

Hourly Pay Range: 45.2500 through 72.1200

Week 1: Mon-Tues

Week 2: Sun-Mon

Week 3: Mon-Tues

Week 4: Sun-Mon

Nursing Alternate Shift: N/A

Posted 08/07/2026

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.