ER Nurse - Fast-Paced Critical Care (PRN)

Down East Community Hospital; Machias (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Down East Community Hospital is seeking a PRN Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Machias, ME. The role requires Maine RN licensure (or endorsement pending) and current BCLS, ACLS, and PALS within six months of hire.

Experience in emergency care and strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills are preferred. You will work in a fast-paced ED, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-family centered care, adapt to emergencies, and participate in continuous

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Maine or Authorization to Practice pending licensure by endorsement.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate care.
• Provide education to patient/family regarding plan of care.
• Coordinate nursing care with the health care team.
• Document care and patient response.
• Inform physician of status changes.
• Attend in-services and participate in education programs.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Tools

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Down East Community Hospital is seeking a PRN Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Machias, ME. The role requires Maine RN licensure (or endorsement pending) and current BCLS, ACLS, and PALS within six months of hire.

Experience in emergency care and strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills are preferred. You will work in a fast-paced ED, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-family centered care, adapt to emergencies, and participate in continuous