Clinical Nurse (RN) - Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Clinical Nurse (RN) - Surgical Intensive Care Unit Location: Portland, ME Facility: Maine Medical Center Schedule: Full Time Shift: Night Job Category: Nursing Req #: 77345 Date Posted: Apr 29, 2026 This is a Clinical Nurse II vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience. This is a Bargaining Unit Position. 5 Positions Available. Job Posting Date: 4/29/2026. Full Time/Nights. Unit Bio: Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU). As the only Level I Trauma Center in the state, our Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) offers a dynamic and challenging environment for nurses who are passionate about critical care. We serve a diverse, high‑acuity patient population that includes: Multi‑system trauma and burn patients Traumatic brain injuries and complex neurosurgical cases Complex vascular and GI surgical patients Head and neck surgery patients, including ENT Post‑operative patients with significant hemodynamic and respiratory needs Our nurses are on the front line of emergent and life‑saving care, often serving as the bridge between resuscitation and recovery. We proudly offer hydrotherapy treatments for burn patients and support professional growth through a dedicated burn mentorship program for RNs seeking specialty training, as well as enrollment in a TCAR certification course (trauma care after resuscitation) to ensure a strong, evidence‑based foundation in the care of trauma patients. The SICU is an ideal environment for nurses looking to push the limits of their clinical skills while being supported by a team that values education, resilience, and compassion. If you’re driven to care for some of the most complex patients in our community and want to do it in a highly functioning and supportive team environment, we welcome you to apply. Summary: The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family centered care, commitment to our community, and accountability. In accordance with national standards of nursing practice and within the guidelines, policies, and procedures of Maine Medical Center and the Maine State Board of Nursing, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of the effects of nursing care. Care delivery and coordination of patient and family care begins with the initial contact with the health care system and may continue across the continuum. Services may be provided on an inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and/or community basis. Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year. License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine. Certification in relevant specialty preferred. Experience: At least 1 year prior RN work experience. Meets all requirements of Clinical Nurse I. Completion of Level I usually achieved by 12 months of employment. Surgical experience preferred. ICU experience strongly preferred. Basic knowledge of the research base, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing. Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients’ conditions and to initiate appropriate action. Ability to identify potential crisis situations involving patients and/or families and to initiate appropriate action. Demonstrates a caring nursing practice and promotes a healing environment for patients and families. Demonstrates the required knowledge and technical skills to care for most patient populations on the unit. Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre‑hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to View email address on click.appcast.io . Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well‑being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best‑in‑class care, apply today. MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization