Registered Nurse, RN - Emergency Department
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the Emergency Department, providing direct care in a fast-paced acute care environment. The role involves caring for diverse patient populations and high-acuity cases while applying critical thinking, autonomy, and teamwork alongside a multidisciplinary team. The position is full-time, with 12-hour shifts scheduled three times per week, on the evenings shift. The listed pay range is $37.00–$51.28 per hour. A sign-on bonus is available to 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 its compensation as competitive and says the exact starting compensation is determined at selection, considering factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The company also offers a benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options that employees can customize; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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.
- For Paramedic Base Station EDs: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current certification.
- 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 current certification.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) 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 in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation.
Benefits
- A 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.
- A benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options that employees can customize.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
