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 terms will be discussed during the interview.

Overview

Join our team as an experienced Emergency Department RN! We offer a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for those with 2+ years of acute care experience, while new graduates can receive a $10,000 bonus.

Compensation: $36.00–$49.16 per hour

Gross Earnings: $432.00–$589.92 for a 12-hour shift (before taxes and deductions; overtime is compensated according to applicable laws).

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

Why Become Part of Our Team?

• Dynamic and collaborative environment in the Emergency Department.
• Leadership that supports and values your clinical skills.
• Attractive salary, 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 with a team dedicated to your success. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers prompt, high-quality care to patients experiencing acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening 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.
• Provide medications, blood products, and IV therapies as prescribed.
• Monitor patient conditions, interpret clinical data, and communicate changes to the healthcare team swiftly.
• Assist with emergency procedures, trauma care, diagnostic tests, and patient stabilization.
• Operate and oversee emergency and life-support equipment.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, EMS, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and families about 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:

• 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.

About Us

We are an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 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 essential care in rural communities through our critical access hospitals.

As part of our commitment 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 vital 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 ranges from $36.00 to $49.16 per hour, including wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation. The exact starting salary will be determined based on various factors, including skills, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Employment Status

Full-Time

Shift: Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and 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 these protected categories.

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