Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Surgery / PACU - New Graduates Welcome

Description Franklin Hospital Nursing Req #: 84971 Are you a new graduate ready to begin your nursing career, or an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding surgical nursing role that combines hands‑on patient care, teamwork, and a daytime schedule? Join the Day Surgery and Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team at Franklin Hospital in Farmington, Maine, as a full‑time, 36‑hour day shift Registered Nurse and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional care throughout the surgical experience. As a Day Surgery and PACU RN, you'll provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care before and after surgical and procedural interventions. You'll assess patients' physical, psychological, and social needs, develop and implement individualized plans of care, monitor patients as they recover from anesthesia, administer medications and treatments, manage pain and post‑operative symptoms, and help ensure patients are safely prepared for discharge. You’ll work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care and achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Strong communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork are essential as you respond to changing patient needs, provide education to patients and families, and ensure a safe and supportive experience from admission through recovery and discharge. Whether you're a new graduate beginning your nursing career or an experienced RN looking to expand your skills, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow in the surgical setting. New graduate nurses will have the opportunity to build confidence and develop their clinical skills with the support and guidance of an experienced care team. Working a full‑time, 36‑hour day shift schedule offers the opportunity to build specialized skills in Day Surgery and PACU while enjoying the advantages of a daytime surgical environment. As part of MaineHealth, you'll have access to a supportive team culture, professional development opportunities, and resources to continue expanding your clinical knowledge and expertise. Located in beautiful Farmington, Maine, Franklin Hospital offers the opportunity to build your nursing career in the heart of western Maine. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and four‑season outdoor recreation, the area is ideal for those who enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, and everything Maine's outdoors has to offer. For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign‑on bonus 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! Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment. Summary 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) 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 resources so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally. paid parental leave flexible work options student loan assistance professional development opportunities well‑being resources We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage. The pay range for this position is (NEW GRADUATE = $35.61) $37.09to $50.17 per hour. Compensation for part‑time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full‑time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives. comprehensive benefits recognition programs career growth opportunities shiftdifferentials or other incentives If you have questions about this role, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. 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