Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Central Maine Medical Center • Lewiston, ME

13d • $37 - $51

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Emergency Department, delivering direct patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment. The role involves caring for diverse patient populations, managing high-acuity cases, and applying critical thinking, autonomy, and teamwork alongside a multidisciplinary care team. The position is listed as part time, with 12-hour shifts scheduled three times per week, on days. Pay 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 will be discussed during the interview process.

The RN conducts rapid assessments and triage, responds to acute changes, trauma, and life-threatening conditions, interprets clinical information, and coordinates care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. The nurse administers medications and emergency treatments, provides patient and family education, maintains timely documentation, and follows applicable regulatory and patient-safety requirements.

Central Maine Medical Center describes its compensation as competitive and states that the final starting rate will depend on factors such as skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The company also references a customizable benefits package, with details available through its benefits website.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• For Paramedic Base Station EDs: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintained thereafter.
• 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 maintained thereafter.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

• A customizable benefits package, with resources, programs, and voluntary options intended to support individual growth and well-being.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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