Behavioral Health RN
Pittsfield, MA
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Behavioral Health RN – Detox Unit

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center – McGee Unit
Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Shift Details:

• 8-Hour Evening Shift
• 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• 40 Guaranteed Hours per Week
• Every other weekend
• Holidays required as needed
• On-call: Possible
• Orientation: 8 hours non-billable
• Duration: 13 weeks

Position Overview:

Berkshire Medical Center is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health RN for its McGee Unit, a 20-bed inpatient detoxification unit. Candidates must have recent substance abuse and detox experience. General behavioral health experience without detox/substance abuse experience will not be considered.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of current Detox/Substance Abuse experience – Required.
• Previous travel experience – Required (at least 6 months).
• Active Massachusetts RN license.
• Active American Heart Association BLS.
• Meditech Expanse experience – Highly Preferred.
• BSN – Preferred.
• Own transportation/vehicle required.
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to patients undergoing substance abuse detoxification.
• Monitor patients during withdrawal and recovery.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Assess patient conditions and identify potential complications.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, clinical nurse specialists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support patient stabilization and recovery through individualized care.

Unit Details:

• Unit: McGee Detox Unit.
• Bed Capacity: 20 beds.
• EMR: Meditech Expanse.
• Scrubs: Personal scrubs of any color.
• Setting: Inpatient Chemical Dependency/Detox.

Submission Requirements:

• Current work history.
• Behavioral Health/Detox skills checklist completed within the last year.
• One supervisory signed reference from within the past 2 years of employment.
• Massachusetts RN license uploaded with profile.
• Active AHA BLS uploaded with profile.
• Massachusetts Temporary Nursing Service Agency License (Nursing Pool) must be uploaded with all submissions.
• Permanent home address must be included in the profile.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at submission.

Important Holiday Requirements:

Travelers must be available to work TWO holiday blocks if scheduled/needed:

1. Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after, and the following weekend.
2. Christmas Eve through Christmas Day and the following weekend.
3. New Year's Eve through New Year's Day and the following weekend.

RTO Policy:

• Maximum 5 days of RTO accepted.
• All RTO must be submitted upfront.
• No additional scheduling requests will be approved during interview or after offer.
• Late requests may result in a rescinded offer.

Additional Notes:

• 10-hour and 12-hour shift accommodations will not be considered.
• Travelers residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible.
• Traveler must have their own vehicle.
• Overtime, holiday, and callback multipliers: 1.25x.