Registered Nurse (New Grads Welcome!)

Bonus Amount: $15,000.00. Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department – Bridgton Hospital, Bridgton, ME 04009. Full-time | Nights | 7p–7a | 12-Hour Shifts The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in a fast-paced Emergency Department (ED). Responsible for direct patient care, rapid assessment, triage, emergency response, and critical clinical decision-making. Responsibilities Deliver direct patient care in the Emergency Department (ED) Perform rapid assessment, triage, and prioritization of care Respond to acute changes, trauma, and life‑threatening conditions Interpret labs, diagnostics, and patient symptoms Communicate patient status with physicians and interdisciplinary teams Administer medications, IV therapy, and emergency treatments Educate patients and families on care and discharge instructions Ensure compliance with EMTALA, HIPAA, and patient safety standards Report suspected abuse/neglect per regulatory requirements Maintain accurate, timely documentation Qualifications Current and valid state RN licence Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current Current ACLS certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintain current Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days upon hire and maintain current Basic arrhythmia interpretation within 30 days of hire Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; ER setting preferred Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Facility Specific Requirements In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: #J-18808-Ljbffr