Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Nurse Residency Program - New Graduates Welcome

Registered Nurse Position

This position is full-time, 36 hour per week (12) hour shifts 1900 to 0700 with rotating weekends and holidays (every third).

This is a Registered Nurse 1 and 2 vacancy open to all RN candidates.

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 for all eligible Registered Nurses with 0-2 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of experience!

Welcome to the Emergency Department Biddeford/Sanford- A vibrant community hospital emergency department with a home-town feel. Our department treats every patient from minor to critical injury or illness with expert care and compassion.

Our department combines unmatched teamwork and collaboration between all team members including providers, nurses, and techs with a focus on clinical excellence and work-life balance. Our team works cohesively to provide the utmost care to our patients as well as support to our colleagues.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Biddeford and Sanford Campuses in Southern Coastal Maine where you are an integral part of the team, as well as a member of the community.

The Emergency Department offers:

• A self-scheduling model
• Every third vs. every other weekend option
• Shift differentials
• Triage, Preceptorship, and Charge role training
• Role autonomy with nurse order sets and close provider collaboration
• TNCC and ENPC certification training
• Clinical ladder advancement potential

NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM (NRP):

• New graduate RNs and RNs with less than 1 year of experience from date of licensure, accepting a position you are automatically enrolled in our yearlong nurse residency program.
• The NRP provides guidance and support to new nurses starting their careers.
• Meet monthly to help with the transition of becoming a professional RN for training, continued learning, group exercises and more.

Summary (New Graduate RN): The MH Registered Nurse - Acute Care role provides high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates, delegates, and communicates with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal care. MH RN I: This level represents the beginner in their clinical role. This care team member has less than 12 months experience and is primarily developing the required knowledge and skills to work within their setting. Level I must achieve all performance expectations, by completion of facility and unit orientation, and satisfactorily completing the introductory period.

Summary (Experienced RN):

The MH Registered Nurse - Acute Care role provides high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates, delegates, and communicates with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal care. MH RN II: This level is competent in their clinical role and has demonstrated the ability to care for most patients assigned. Though not able to care for every patient type within their area of hire, demonstrates how to obtain the appropriate resources to develop required skills and knowledge over time. This level includes automatic advancement after 1 year as a RN I must be in good standing and meets RN I requirements.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) New Graduate RN

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Other certifications may be required specific to area of practice or in accordance with Department guidelines.

Experience: New Grad or RN with less than 12 months experience.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Experienced RN

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Other certifications may be required specific to area of practice or 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).

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resourcesso you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $35.61 per hour for New Grad RN's (less than 1 year of experience)

The pay range for this position is $37.09 to $50.17 per hour for Nurses with greater than 1 year of experience (based on experience).

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.