Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Prime Healthcare • Bridgton, ME

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department, delivering rapid assessment, triage, and prioritization for a diverse patient population, including patients with high-acuity needs. The role requires responding to acute changes, trauma, and life-threatening conditions while using clinical judgment and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams. Nurses interpret laboratory results, diagnostics, and patient symptoms; administer medications, IV therapy, and emergency treatments; and educate patients and families about care and discharge instructions.

The position is full-time, with a night shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts. The listed pay range is $36.00–$49.16 per hour. A sign-on bonus of $10,000–$20,000 is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process. The exact starting compensation depends on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The employer describes career growth opportunities, supportive leadership, collaborative care teams, a modern acute care environment, and a streamlined hiring process. It also offers a customizable benefits package, with details available through the provided benefits link.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire, required.
• For Paramedic Base Station EDs: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• At EDAP-certified facilities: Complete emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• At non-OB facilities: NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Perform rapid assessment, triage, and prioritization of care.
• Respond to acute changes, trauma, and life-threatening conditions.
• Interpret labs, diagnostics, and patient symptoms.
• Communicate patient status with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and emergency treatments.
• Educate patients and families on care and discharge instructions.
• Ensure compliance with EMTALA, HIPAA, and patient safety standards.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $10,000–$20,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
• Customizable benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed