Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) - Chestnut PACU

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Chestnut PACU team at Chestnut Surgical Center at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Chestnut PACU prepares patients in the pre-operative area for surgery and provides care during post-surgical recovery for outpatient operating rooms. The patient population is primarily pediatric, with some adult, inpatient, and outpatient patients. The RN provides perioperative nursing care in a Magnet-recognized hospital environment and is cross-trained in Motility and Endoscopy.

This is a per-diem position with variable, rotating 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. Start times may rotate between early and later times. There are no weekend or on-call requirements. Compensation is listed as $41.82–$66.30 per hour, with a midpoint of $54.06; actual salary depends on relevant experience.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development; clinical advancement and leadership development; internal career opportunities; retirement savings with an employer match; and paid time off.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Diploma in Nursing listed as required.
• Registered Nurse license for the State of Massachusetts.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Critical care experience preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Motility- or Endoscopy-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients in the pre-operative area for surgery.
• Provide nursing care to patients during post-surgical recovery in the PACU.
• Care for a primarily pediatric patient population, as well as some adult patients.
• Support inpatient and outpatient surgical patients.
• Work within the Chestnut Surgical Center outpatient operating room environment.
• Provide safe, patient-centered care throughout the perioperative experience.
• Cross-train in Motility and Endoscopy.
• Collaborate with the surgical and perioperative care team to support quality patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including local Health New England plans, depending on eligibility.
• Dental coverage, depending on eligibility.
• Vision coverage, depending on eligibility.
• Tuition assistance.
• Continuing education units (CEUs).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Clinical advancement and leadership development.
• Internal career opportunities.
• Retirement savings with employer match.
• Paid time off for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree