Pediatric Registered Nurse
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Berkshire Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics (Days)

Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Small pediatric unit with a maximum census of 3 patients.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio is 3:1.
• No call-outs allowed; reliable and dependable travelers only.
• Backup support available from Family Birthplace staff, respiratory and IV therapists.
• Security badge with panic button provided for immediate help.
• Family involvement encouraged with "rooming in" for parents.
• Playroom and in-room games/videos available for patients without contagious illness.
• Block scheduling and extensive time off requests will not be approved.
• Limited time off allowed: no more than 3 days, one holiday approved.
• Traveler must have their own vehicle.

Required Qualifications

• License: Massachusetts RN License (must be active and uploaded).
• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of current pediatric nursing experience required.
  • Adult medical-surgical experience preferred (for float coverage).
• Certifications:

  • American Heart Association BLS (current).
  • American Heart Association ACLS (current).
  • American Heart Association PALS (current).
• Skills Checklists:

  • Pediatric skills checklist current within 1 year (required).
  • Medical-surgical skills checklist current within 1 year (required).
• Education: BSN preferred.
• Other:

  • Must include permanent address in profile.
  • Meditech Expanse experience strongly preferred.

Additional Information

• Orientation includes 8 hours of non-billable time.
• OT and holiday multipliers apply.
• This is a very small unit; patient care is highly sensitive to staffing reliability.
• Local travelers residing within 50 miles will not be considered.

Summary

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric RNs who are dependable, have strong pediatric and medical-surgical skills, and hold all required certifications. The role requires flexibility with limited time off and the ability to work independently in a small unit setting.