Staff Nurse - Surgical/Ortho

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

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA is hiring a Registered Nurse for full-time night shift (10:30pm–7:30am). The role offers hourly pay from $45.25 to $72.12 with a comprehensive benefits package.

The RN must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, hold MA RN licensure, and complete required neuro and cardiac courses within six months. BSN preferred; BLS required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Associates Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Successful completion of neuro and cardiac course within six months of hire.
• RN license in Massachusetts and BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care using the nursing process.
• Lead health care team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.
• Maintain professional nursing standards.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

English communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC 5 West Surg-Ortho

Hourly Pay Range: 45.2500 through 72.1200

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

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Nursing Alternate Shift: N/A

Posted 07/17/2026

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.

Successful completion of the Neuro and cardiac course within six months of hire.

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:

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.