Clinical Nurse (RN) - IMC/General Surgical Unit (R3)

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 57,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization seeks a Clinical Nurse (RN) for the IMC/General Surgical Unit (R3) at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. This part-time night-shift role involves two 12-hour shifts weekly on an adult acute care unit, focusing on trauma, burn, vascular, and post-op general surgery care.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN (preferred), Maine RN license, and at least 1 year of RN experience, with telemetry or wound care experience considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Maine
• At least 1 year RN experience; post-op surgical care preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, document and evaluate nursing care per standards and policies
• Coordinate care from initial contact through continuum of care, across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory and community settings

Skills

RN experience

Telemetry experience

Communication skills

BSN preferred

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Clinical Nurse (RN) - IMC/General Surgical Unit (R3)

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Night
Job Category: Nursing
Req #: 91426
Date Posted: Aug 28, 2026

This is a Clinical Nurse II vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience.

R3 is a 38-bed adult acute care unit complemented by a 6-bed intermediate care area, offering continuous cardiac monitoring throughout. The unit serves patients aged 18 and older, providing specialized care primarily for multi-trauma, burn, vascular, and general surgical cases. R3 is dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care, grounded in respect, collaboration, and teamwork among staff.

Position 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.

This is a part time night shift opportunity consisting of 2, 12 hour shifts per week.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred. Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year
• License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of Maine.
• Experience: At least 1 year RN experience. Charge nurse, wound/burn, or telemetry experience preferred. Care of post-op surgical patients strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the research base, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients’ conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
• Ability to identify potential crisis situations involving patients and/or families and to initiate appropriate action.
• Demonstrates a caring nursing practice and promotes a healing environment for patients and families.
• Demonstrates the required knowledge and technical skills to care for most patient populations on the unit.

Additional Information

• MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire.
• We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources — so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
• We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
• The pay range for this position is $41.34 to $60.22 per hour.
• Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
• In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.