Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department, assessing and treating patients with a range of conditions, including high-acuity, traumatic, and life-threatening emergencies. The role calls for critical thinking, autonomy, and collaboration with physicians and an experienced multidisciplinary care team. The position is listed as part-time, with 12-hour day shifts scheduled three times per week.

The stated pay range is $37.00–$51.28 per hour. Sign-on bonuses are available for qualified candidates: $20,000 for experienced RNs with at least two years of acute care experience and $10,000 for new graduate RNs. Eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.

Central Maine Medical Center describes opportunities for career growth and advancement, supportive leadership, collaborative care teams, a modern acute care environment, and a streamlined hiring process. The exact starting compensation is determined during applicant selection based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The company also offers a customizable benefits package, with details available through its benefits information page.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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 laboratory results, diagnostic findings, and patient symptoms.
• Communicate patient status with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and emergency treatments.
• Educate patients and families about care and discharge instructions.
• Ensure compliance with EMTALA, HIPAA, and patient safety standards.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect as required by regulations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for experienced RNs with 2 or more years of acute care experience, subject to eligibility and payout terms.
• Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for new graduate RNs, subject to eligibility and payout terms.
• Customizable benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed