Clinical Nurse (RN)- Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery (R1) New Graduates Welcome

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking new graduate nurses to join their innovative cardiology unit. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to develop clinical skills in a supportive environment, with a focus on collaboration and teamwork. The role includes participation in a comprehensive Nurse Residency Program, ensuring new RNs receive the training and mentorship necessary for success. With a generous sign-on bonus and a commitment to employee well-being, this position is ideal for those looking to launch their nursing careers while making a meaningful impact in patient care.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policy

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education Programs

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current RN license in Maine is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients with cardiology needs.
• Coordinate patient and family care across various settings.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Nursing Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Maine Medical Center

This is a bargaining unit position

Date posted: 3/27/2025

FT/Nights

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to$10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible New Grad Nurses!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth employees advancing to a RN position may be eligible to receive an Up-Skill bonus; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

All new graduate RNs (less than 1 year RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our Residency program in conjunction with their unit based employment.

Unit Bio:

Start or expand your nursing career at Maine Medical Center’s only innovative, hybrid cardiology unit! You will have the opportunity to provide high-quality, safe care to patients with medical, surgical and interventional cardiology needs and develop a solid foundation of clinical skills that will carry forward toward many different career paths. R1 is a 36 bed, telemetry unit that prioritizes collaboration and teamwork. You’ll be supported by a strong, Daisy award winning nurse leadership team that promotes an environment of shared governance and authenticity, and a clinical nurse educator with a passion for creative learning. We can’t wait to meet you!

Summary:
The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family centered care, commitment to our community, and accountability. In accordance with national standards of nursing practice and within the guidelines and policies and procedures of both Maine Medical Center and the Maine State Board of Nursing, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of the effects of nursing care. Care delivery and coordination of patient and family care begins with the initial contact with the health care system and may continue across the continuum. Services may be provided on an inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and/or community basis.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
3. Experience: As this is an entry-level position, experience as an RN is not required. Cardiac Experience Preferred.
4. Basic knowledge of the research base, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing.
5. Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and health care team members.
6. Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
7. All new graduate RNs (less than 6 months of RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our 12-month Nurse Residency Program in conjunction with their unit based employment. For RNs with less than 1 year of RN experience transferring from another organization with RN experience and/or participation in a formal new graduate nurse orientation program, consideration for exceptions to some or all Maine Medical Center Nurse Residency Program requirements may be made on an individual basis.
8. In accordance with the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program, a Clinical Nurse I who meets or exceeds all of the Clinical Nurse I criteria and requirements at the 12 month performance evaluation date, will be appointed to the Clinical Nurse II position by the Nursing Director.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Nicole R. Chapman at [e-mail]