Staff Nurse - Surgical Day

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center, part of Berkshire Health Systems, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Peri-Op Care Unit in Massachusetts. The role requires RN licensure, BSN preferred, and will involve day and evening shifts on a temporary schedule with varying hours.

The posted hourly pay range reflects compensation for this nursing position. Qualified applicants have an Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred), Massachusetts RN license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Maintains knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care as directed.
• Lead health care team to ensure safe, patient-centered care.

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Peri-Op Care Unit

Hourly Pay Range: 46.8400 through 74.6500

Temporary , Shift 1 , 24 , 6:00am-2:30pm,7:00am-3:30pm,9:00am-5:30pm, 12:00pm-8:30pm

Week 1: M,TH, & F

Week 2: T,TH, & F

Week 3: T,TH, & F

Week 4: M,Th, & F

Nursing Alternate Shift: Evening

Monday - Friday, Variable Days

Posted 10/09/2026

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

ACLS Required.

PALS Required.

CAPA - Professional Certification within six months of eligibility preferred.

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:

N/A

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.