Staff Nurse - Specialty Float

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

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead direct and indirect patient care within a dynamic hospital setting. You must be licensed as an RN in Massachusetts and capable of delivering patient-centered care through all nursing processes, with a focus on safety and quality outcomes.

Minimum three years of CCU/ED experience is preferred, with certifications in CCRN/CEN and other required trainings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
• Minimum of three years recent critical care or ED experience.
• National certification in critical care or ED preferred.
• Specialty Float to CCU/PCU/Crisis/PACU/ED and advanced skills courses within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care, teaching and counseling.
• Lead health care team to deliver patient-centered, goal-oriented care.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Rapid Response

Hourly Pay Range: 45.2500 through 72.1200

Week 2: Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Week 4: Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Posted 06/26/2026

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

CCERN - Successfully completes CCRN or CEN within one year of hire.

ACLS - must be completed within six months of date of hire.

PALS - must be completed within one year of date of hire.

TNCC - must be completed within one year of hire.

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 of three years recent critical care or ED experience.

National certification in critical care or ED preferred.

Specialty Float position that includes floating to CCU, PCU, Crisis, PACU, and ED.

Successfully completes Advanced Skill Courses: Arrhythmia, Coronary, Respiratory, and Neuro within 6 months 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.