Registered Nurse

Premiere Hcstaffing•Lewiston, ME

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Premiere Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department in Lewiston, Maine. This is a night shift position with an assignment length of 12 weeks. The role involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced environment, developing care plans, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The company partners with award-winning hospitals nationwide and offers dedicated career specialists to support candidates. They aim to provide exceptional, compassionate care and offer immediate and flexible opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Current ACLS certificate required upon hire and maintain current.
Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC required upon hire and maintain current.
Basic Arrythmia Interpretation required upon hire.
Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department during night shift, including triage, assessment, monitoring, and interventions.
Apply the nursing process to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Monitor patient condition, vital signs, and telemetry; respond rapidly to changes.
Communicate patient status, diagnostic results, and treatment plans with physicians and the care team.
Administer medications, IV therapy, and emergency interventions per orders and protocols.
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment, discharge instructions, and follow-up.
Supervise and coordinate LVNs/LPNs and nursing assistants as needed.
Maintain accurate EMR documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Ensure EMTALA compliance and report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies.
Participate in emergency response, trauma resuscitation, and critical care stabilization.
Support patient safety initiatives and evidence-based emergency nursing practices.