Registered Nurse - Emergency Dept.

Job Description

Job Description

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000 for Registered Nurses (RNs) with over 2 years of acute care experience. New graduate RNs may qualify for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout conditions apply, with specifics discussed during the interview.

Overview

Experienced Emergency Department RNs – Your Next Opportunity Awaits!
Receive up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus for RNs with 2+ years in acute care.
New graduate RNs are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

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 Join Our Team?

• Dynamic and collaborative environment in the Emergency Department.
• Supportive leadership that appreciates your clinical skills.
• Attractive 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 meet you.

Take the next step in your career by applying today with a team dedicated to your success.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers prompt, high-quality nursing care to patients experiencing acute illnesses, injuries, and critical conditions in a fast-paced Emergency Department.

• Evaluate, prioritize, and triage patients following established clinical protocols.
• 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 promptly.
• Assist in emergency procedures, trauma care, diagnostic testing, 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.
• Maintain precise 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:

• Valid RN license in the state.
• Current BLS certification upon hire and must remain current.
• ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire and must remain current.
• PALS certification and/or ENPC required within 30 days of hire and must remain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation certification within 30 days of hire.
• Certification as an Emergency Nurse (CEN) is preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Facility-Specific Requirements:

• For Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN certification within 12 months of hire and must remain current.
• For EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric courses 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• For non-OB facilities: NRP certification required within 90 days of hire and must remain current.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) required within 12 months of hire.

Our organization is an integrated healthcare system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of over 40 primary and specialty care locations. This includes a regional referral hospital that features the only Cancer Care Center in the area, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and a heart and vascular institute. The facility also serves as the base for the state’s only medical helicopter service.

We are committed to healthcare education and workforce development, hosting a nursing and medical imaging school that plays a vital role in training future healthcare professionals.

Compensation and Benefits

Our organization offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that allows employees to customize their benefits to meet individual needs. The 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 ranges from $36.00 to $49.16 per hour. The specific starting salary will be determined at the time of hire, considering various factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Employment Status

Full-Time
Shift: Nights

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 protected status under federal, state, or local laws. We also prohibit harassment based on any of these protected categories.

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