Registered Nurse, RN - Emergency Department

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse works full-time in the Emergency Department, delivering direct patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment. The role includes rapid assessment, triage, and prioritization; responding to acute changes, trauma, and life-threatening conditions; and caring for diverse patient populations and high-acuity cases. The nurse collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams and supports patients and families with education and discharge instructions.

The schedule is three 12-hour shifts, with the position listed as evenings. Compensation is $37.00–$51.28 per hour. A sign-on bonus may be available to qualified candidates: $20,000 for experienced RNs with at least two years of acute care experience, or $10,000 for new graduate RNs. Eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.

The employer describes career growth and advancement opportunities, supportive leadership, collaborative care teams, a modern acute care environment, and a streamlined hiring process. Starting compensation is determined based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The company offers a customizable benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options.

Requirements

• Hold a current and valid state RN license.
• Hold a current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain it.
• Hold a current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain it.
• Hold a current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintain it.
• Complete Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• For applicable Paramedic Base Station ED facilities, obtain MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain it.
• At EDAP-certified facilities, complete emergency pediatric courses 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• At non-OB facilities, obtain NRP within 90 days of hire and maintain it.
• Complete 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 results, 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 at least two years of acute care experience, or $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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed