Clinical Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Float Pool

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

Maine Medical Center, part of MaineHealth, is seeking a Clinical Nurse II for the Float Pool. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care across inpatient and outpatient settings within a Magnet-recognized, Level 1 Trauma Center.

We value flexibility, teamwork, patient- and family-centered care, and ongoing professional development. Roles offer full-time or part-time opportunities with competitive benefits and shift differentials where applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN preferred; evidence of ongoing education required.
• License: Current RN license in Maine; certification in relevant specialty preferred.
• Experience: At least 1 year RN work experience; med/surg or telemetry experience preferred.
• Knowledge: Basic knowledge of nursing theory, research base, and professional practice.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Analytical ability to identify changes in patients’ conditions and initiate action.
• Ability to identify potential crises and respond appropriately.
• Demonstrates caring nursing practice and heals environment for patients and families.

Skills

RN experience

BSN preferred

Maine RN license

Communication skills

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing

Req #: 87461

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

This is a bargaining unit position

Job Posting Date: 6/16/2026

FT/Nights

Unit Bio

The Float Pool at Maine Medical Center offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for nurses at all stages of their careers. As a Float Pool RN, you’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of clinical environments - including Medical/Surgical units, Telemetry, and high acuity settings - within Maine’s only Magnet recognized, Level 1 Trauma Center. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in fast paced environments, enjoy continuous learning, and value flexibility in their practice. Float Pool nurses receive comprehensive training and support, with the opportunity to eventually cross train into highly sought after specialties such as Pediatrics and Mother/Baby care. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your clinical reach, this role opens doors to future opportunities across the hospital. We’re looking for adaptable, team-oriented professionals with strong critical thinking skills and a passion for patient centered care. Both full and part time opportunities at Maine Medical Center are benefit eligible positions.

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)

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) 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. Certification in relevant specialty preferred.
• Experience: At least 1 year prior RN work experience.Meets all requirements of Clinical Nurse I. Completion of Level I usually achieved by 12 months of employment. Med/surg or telemetry experience 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 employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $41.34 to $60.22 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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