Registered Nurse - Emergency Dept.

Job Description

Job Description

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000 for Experienced RNs with over 2 Years in Acute Care. New Graduate RNs can receive a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus. Note: Bonus eligibility and payout conditions apply, which will be discussed during the interview.

Overview

Join our team as an Experienced Emergency Department RN! We offer:

• Up to a $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for RNs with 2+ years of acute care experience.
• A $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for new graduate RNs.

Hourly Wage: $36.00–$49.16

Gross Earnings: $432.00–$589.92 per 12-hour shift (before taxes and deductions; overtime compensated as per applicable laws).

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

Why Become Part of Our Team?

• Engage in a dynamic and collaborative Emergency Department environment.
• Receive support from leadership that appreciates your clinical skills.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Streamlined Hiring Process:
Apply → 15-Minute Recruiter Screening → Interview with Hiring Manager → Quick Hiring Decision

If you are an experienced RN looking to make a difference or a new graduate eager to start your nursing journey, we would be thrilled to connect with you.

Take the next step in your career by applying today and join a team dedicated to your success!

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering prompt, high-quality nursing care to patients experiencing acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening situations in a fast-paced Emergency Department.

• Evaluate, prioritize, and triage patients according to established clinical guidelines.
• Administer emergency nursing care, treatments, and life-saving measures.
• Dispense medications, blood products, and IV therapies as prescribed.
• Monitor patient status, interpret clinical data, and communicate changes to the healthcare team without delay.
• Assist in emergency procedures, trauma care, diagnostic tests, and patient stabilization.
• Operate and oversee emergency and life-support equipment.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, EMS, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Promote patient safety, quality care, and favorable 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 required 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 required 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) required within 12 months of hire.

About Us

We are an integrated healthcare delivery system serving around 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 the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and a heart and vascular institute. We also support the state's only medical helicopter service.

Additionally, we operate two critical access hospitals that provide vital care to rural communities in Maine.

Committed 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 crucial role in training future healthcare professionals.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that allows employees to customize their benefits to meet individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

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

The estimated compensation for this role, including wages, benefits, and other forms of remuneration, ranges from $36.00 to $49.16 per hour. The specific starting salary will be determined at the time of hiring, taking into account various factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Employment Status

This position is full-time and primarily involves night shifts.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (as applicable), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Harassment based on these protected categories is also strictly prohibited.