Registered Nurse - Emergency Dept.

Job Description

Job Description

Sign-On Bonus Information

Attractive Bonuses Available:

• Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Registered Nurses (RNs) with over 2 years of acute care experience.
• New graduate RNs can receive a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Note: Eligibility criteria and payout details will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced RNs for our Emergency Department. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Compensation ranges from $36.00 to $49.16 per hour, translating to $432.00 to $589.92 gross per 12-hour shift (before taxes and deductions; overtime is compensated according to applicable laws).

Shifts available include 12-hour days, nights, and mid shifts.

Why Join Our Team?

• Engage in a fast-paced, collaborative Emergency Department.
• Benefit from supportive leadership that values your clinical skills.
• Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Experience a streamlined hiring process: Apply → 15-Minute Recruiter Screening → Interview with Hiring Manager → Quick Hiring Decision.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) will deliver prompt, high-quality nursing care to patients experiencing acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions in a bustling Emergency Department.

• Assess, prioritize, and triage patients following established clinical protocols.
• Provide emergency nursing care, treatments, and life-saving interventions.
• Administer medications, blood products, and IV therapies as prescribed.
• Monitor patient conditions, interpret clinical findings, and communicate changes to the healthcare team promptly.
• Assist with emergency procedures, trauma care, diagnostic testing, and patient stabilization.
• Operate and monitor emergency and life-support equipment.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, EMS, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Promote patient safety, quality care, and positive clinical outcomes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training:

• Must possess a current and valid state RN License.
• Hold a current BLS certification upon hire and maintain it.
• ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire and must be kept current.
• PALS certification and/or ENPC required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Certification as an Emergency Nurse (CEN) is preferred.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Facility-Specific Requirements:

• For Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN certification within 12 months of hire and must be maintained.
• EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric courses 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Non-OB facilities: NRP certification required within 90 days of hire and must be maintained.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) must be completed within 12 months of hire.

About Us

We are an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of over 40 primary and specialty care locations. Our flagship facility is a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that includes a Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and a Heart and Vascular Institute. We also support rural communities through critical access hospitals.

As part of our commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, we host a nursing and medical imaging school accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, playing a vital role in training future healthcare professionals.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive benefits program that allows employees to customize their benefits according to personal needs. Our Total Rewards package includes:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Various voluntary benefit options

The estimated compensation for this role ranges from $36.00 to $49.16 per hour. The exact starting salary will be determined based on various factors, including skills, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Employment Status

This position is full-time and may require night shifts.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (as permitted by law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected status. We also prohibit harassment based on these protected categories.