Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Central Maine Medical Center • Lewiston, ME

33d • $37 - $51

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Emergency Department, providing direct care to a diverse patient population, including patients with high-acuity needs. The role calls for critical thinking, autonomy, and teamwork in a fast-paced acute care environment, in collaboration with an experienced multidisciplinary team. This is a full-time evening-shift position, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Compensation is estimated at $37.00–$51.28 per hour; the offer depends on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus: $10,000 for new graduate RNs or up to $20,000 for experienced RNs with at least two years of acute care experience. Eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current certification.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• At facilities with a Paramedic Base Station ED, MICN certification within 12 months of hire and maintain current certification.
• At EDAP-certified facilities, completion of emergency pediatric courses 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• At non-OB facilities, NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintain current 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, diagnostics, 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 $10,000 for eligible new graduate RNs.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible experienced RNs with 2+ years of acute care experience.
• Competitive benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options that employees can customize.

What This Job Offers

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