Clinical Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery (L&D)

MedStar Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking Clinical Nurses for its Maine Medical Center's Labor/Delivery/Recovery unit. The position involves supporting patient care through assessment and implementation of nursing standards in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for professional growth and leadership. Attractive sign-on bonuses available for experienced nurses.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policies

Student loan assistance

Training and well-being resources

Qualifications

• Must enroll in a BSN program within one year and complete within five years.
• Current Maine RN license is required.
• At least 1 year of RN experience; cardiac telemetry or perinatal care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, and planning.
• Documentation and evaluation of nursing care according to standards.
• Provide care in inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, or community-based settings.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Caring Nursing Practice

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

Req #: 38938

This is a bargaining unit position.

Job Posting Date: 6/24/2025

2 Positions available

For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 1-2 years of experience, and up to $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with more than 2 years of RN experience!

* 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 employee members are ineligible; former MaineHealth members are ineligible until more than 6 months of separation from employment.

Maine Medical Center's Labor/Delivery/Recovery unit in the Coulombe Family Tower handles approximately 3,300 births annually. We accept high-risk pregnancy transfers from Maine and New Hampshire. The department offers a Clinical RN growth pathway, supporting RN development, research, and leadership. The team is highly motivated, expecting inpatient OB RNC certification within two years of hire. The team works 12-hour shifts with an every-third-weekend rotation.

This is a full-time night shift position, consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week.

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values through excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family-centered care, community commitment, and accountability. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of nursing care, in accordance with national standards and hospital policies. Care may be provided inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, or community-based.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred; must enroll in a BSN program within one year of hire and complete within five years.
• License/Certifications: Current Maine RN license.
• Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience; prior cardiac telemetry, OR, ER, or perinatal care experience preferred.
• Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education annually.
• Demonstrates caring nursing practice and promotes a healing environment.
• Possesses knowledge and skills to care for most patient populations on the unit.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to identify potential crises and initiate appropriate actions.
• Option to remain at Clinical Nurse II level per the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program instead of seeking promotion to Level III.

Additional Information

Working at MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire means collaborating with dedicated healthcare professionals committed to community health. We offer benefits supporting your needs today and flexibility for tomorrow, including paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, and well-being resources.

MaineHealth invests in our care team and fosters an inclusive environment for growth. If you're eager to build a career where teamwork delivers top-tier care, apply today.

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