Registered Nurse ($15k Sign-On Bonus!)

Job Description

Job Description

Bonus Information: $15,000 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible candidates. Terms and conditions apply, and specifics will be discussed during the interview.

Location: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME

Employment Type: Full-time | Night Shifts | 7 PM – 7 AM | 12-Hour Shifts

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department (ED) is responsible for delivering safe, patient-focused care through the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role involves direct patient care, quick assessments, triage, emergency interventions, and critical clinical decision-making.

• Provide direct patient care within the Emergency Department (ED)
• Conduct rapid assessments, triage patients, and prioritize care
• React to acute changes, trauma cases, and life-threatening situations
• Analyze lab results, diagnostic tests, and patient symptoms
• Communicate patient conditions to physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and emergency treatments
• Educate patients and their families regarding care and discharge procedures
• Ensure adherence to EMTALA, HIPAA, and patient safety regulations
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with regulatory standards
• Maintain precise and timely documentation

Education, Experience, and Training:

• Must possess a current and valid RN license in the state.
• 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 needed within 30 days of hire.
• Certification as an Emergency Nurse (CEN) is preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

• If in a Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN certification required within 12 months of hire and must be maintained.
• 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 be maintained.
• Completion of the Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire is mandatory.

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunities. 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.