Registered Nurse Observation Unit R39866

Registered Nurse Observation Unit (R39866)

Join Baystate Health as a Registered Nurse on our Observation Unit. This full‑time position is located at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Shift: Third (6 p.m.–6 a.m.) with rotating weekend and holiday schedule.

Base salary range is $41.00–$65.00 per hour. New graduates receive $41.00 per hour; experienced RNs receive $43.16–$65.00. Sign‑on bonus is available for new external hires. Shift differential and allowance plans apply.

• Full time, night shift 6 p.m.–6 a.m.
• Every other weekend and rotating holidays
• Location:
  
  Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

• New Grad RN (0–1 year RN licensure): $41.00 per hour
• Experienced RN (1+ year RN licensure): $43.16–$65.00 per hour
• Competitive shift differentials and allowance plans
• Excellent compensation package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance benefits
• Continuing education reimbursement and certification support
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match and annual increase
• Well‑being programs covering mental, physical and financial health
• Free reimbursement for gym & fitness activities, personal training, massage, and more

• Provide care to outpatient/observation patients admitted from the Emergency Department for short stays (≤24 hours)
• Treat a variety of diagnoses including chest pain, asthma, syncope, anemia, back pain, DVT, heart failure, and others
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and clinical status, documenting findings promptly
• Communicate with physicians, case managers and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans
• Educate patients and families on management of acute conditions and discharge instructions
• Adhere to Baystate Health policies, procedural protocols, and the Massachusetts Board standards

• Board of Registration in Nursing Examination, licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification
• Education:
  
  ADN required; BSN preferred
• Strong communication and critical‑thinking skills
• Ability to work independently in a high‑acuity environment

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