Clinical Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Float Pool - New Graduates Welcome

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth’s Maine Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse I for the Float Pool. This entry-level RN role supports Med/Surg, Telemetry, and high-acuity units within a Magnet-designated hospital and level 1 Trauma Center.

New grads (≤1 year RN exp) enter a Nurse Residency program with unit-based employment. Full-time, night shifts, strong teamwork and quick thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
• Entry-level; RN experience not required; med/surg experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to multiple units in a float pool.
• Nurse Residency Program for new grads within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, document, and evaluate nursing care.
• Coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.
• Provide patient- and family-centered care aligned with Maine Medical Center policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

BSN preferred

RN license in ME

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing

Req #: 93169

This is a Clinical Nurse I vacancy open to candidates with 0 – 1 year of RN work experience

This is a bargaining unit position

6 Positions Available

Job Posting Date: 10/5/2026

FT/NIGHTS

2/1/2027 Target Start Date

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: Maine Medical Center’s Float Pool offers a unique opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to expand their knowledge base and sharpen their skill set. An RN in this position is given the opportunity to train on an array of Med Surg floors, Telemetry units and high acuity settings within Maine’s only Magnet designated hospital and level 1 Trauma Center. The assortment of floors and units an RN could potentially be assigned to may give way to opportunity to practice in highly sought after specialties once trained on multiple units, including pediatrics and Mother/Baby care, that may not otherwise be available at the time of hire. Candidates applying to the Float Pool must possess the ability to think quickly on their feet, remarkable adaptability and critical thinking expertise. 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: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
• Experience: As this is an entry-level position, experience as an RN is not required. Med/surg 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 health care team members.
• Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
• 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

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 $38.27 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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