Nights Registered Nurse (RN) - BMC Peri-Anesthesia Unit

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Inpatient Pre-Op & PACU team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The unit provides specialized care to adult and pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures and supports the main Level I Trauma Center operating rooms. Nurses provide pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery care in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perioperative staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care. This is a full-time night position working 36 hours per week in 12-hour shifts, 2:00 PM–2:30 AM. Weekend shifts and participation in a rotating weekend on-call schedule, including daytime and overnight coverage, are required. Staff typically work 4–5 weekends per year and are assigned weekend on-call coverage approximately 4–5 weekends per year; schedules may vary based on departmental needs.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
At least 1 year of RN experience.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; the posting also lists a Diploma in Nursing as required education.
Strong assessment, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

ED, ICU, or Intercare/IMC experience is strongly preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Previous Pre-Op, PACU, Perioperative, Critical Care, Emergency Department, or Surgical Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for adult and pediatric surgical patients.
Prepare patients and families for surgical procedures through education and clinical assessment.
Provide post-anesthesia recovery care and monitor patients for changes in condition.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, high-quality care.
Manage care for patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environment.
Use critical thinking and clinical judgment to respond to changing patient needs.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Support patient safety, quality initiatives, and excellent patient experience outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Certification and continuing education reimbursement.
Nursing forgivable loan program.
Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
403(b) retirement plan with company match and annual company contribution increases based on years of service.
Generous paid time off for eligible employees.
Life insurance.
Pet, home, auto, and personal insurance options.
First-time homebuyer program.
Free financial coaching from a certified professional.
Reimbursement for wellbeing activities, including gym memberships, equipment, personal training, and massage therapy.