Registered Nurse Observation Unit

Registered Nurse – Observation Unit

Registered Nurse in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: Observation Unit

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Type: Part-Time

Shift: Night

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Observation Unit at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts . Our Observation Unit patient population consists of outpatient/observation patients admitted from the Emergency Department, for a short stay for 24 hours or less. We care for a variety of diagnoses including chest pain, asthma, syncope, anemia, back pain, dvt, heart failure and many others.

The Registered Nurse role offers the opportunity for meaningful impact while supporting patients, serving the community and collaborating with a specialized team.

The Registered Nurse Will:

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide expected standards of care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational spiritual, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of patients.

Assumes responsibility for the patient's plan of care and is held accountable for decisions specific to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.

Provides care directly to patients and in collaboration with other healthcare team members.

Maintains a current level of knowledge and skill with technical procedures as defined by the nursing specialty organization, complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies, and is currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a registered nurse.

Schedule Details

Job Type: Part-Time

Shift: Night

Hours: 24

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and rotating holidays

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.

Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.

Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.

Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.

Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice .

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Qualifications

Successfully passed Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and is licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification required.

Education: ADN required; BSN preferred.

Minimum 1 year of RN experience

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

Education:

Diploma in Nursing (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse - State of Massachusetts

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$41.82 - $54.06 - $66.30

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.