Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Description Pen Bay Hospital Nursing Req #: 83222 This is a Registered Nurse 2 vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience. For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible Registered Nurses with 0‑2 years of RN experience and $20,000 for those with greater than 2 years of RN experience.

• Eligible candidates are hired into a full or part‑time RN position. Bonus amount is prorated for part‑time hires; per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former members are ineligible until more than 6 months have passed since separation.

Position Summary This is a full‑time, 36‑hour/week night‑shift position with every other weekend and holiday rotation. Unit Overview The Emergency Department is a fast‑paced, dynamic unit designated as a Level II Emergency Department and an Acute Care Facility Primary Stroke Center, providing comprehensive emergency care 24 hours a day. Nurses care for both adult and pediatric patients with a wide range of needs, including behavioral health concerns, acute and chronic illnesses, as well as critically ill and traumatically injured individuals. Core Responsibilities The Registered Nurse – Acute Care role provides high‑quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Responsibilities include collaborating, delegating, and communicating with members of the health‑care team to ensure optimal care. Qualifications MC RN II: This level is competent in their clinical role and has demonstrated the ability to care for most patients assigned. They are not yet able to care for every patient type within their area of hire but know how to obtain the appropriate resources to develop required skills and knowledge over time. Automatic advancement after 1 year as an RN I is included when in good standing and all requirements are met. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred. Licensure/Certification: Current state license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of start date. Other certifications may be required in accordance with department guidelines. Experience: One year of recent RN experience required. Automatic advancement from RN I level if all onboarding requirements are complete, including the New Grad Residency (where available). Compensation and Benefits Sign‑on bonus information as above. Benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, and well‑being resources for employees and their families. Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre‑hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to View email address on click.appcast.io. Contact If you have questions about this role, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr MaineHealth