Registered Nurse

Prime Healthcare; Bridgton (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus of $15,000

Job summary

Bridgton Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department. This full-time position involves delivering direct patient care, performing rapid assessments, and responding to life-threatening conditions. Candidates must hold a current RN license and have at least one year of experience in acute care. Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required. The hospital offers a sign-on bonus of $15,000 for qualified candidates and prefers candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in the Emergency Department (ED).
• Perform rapid assessment, triage, and prioritization of care.
• Respond to acute changes, trauma, and life-threatening conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and emergency treatments.
• Educate patients and families on care and discharge instructions.

Skills

Critical clinical decision-making

Patient assessment

Triage

Emergency response

Communication with interdisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

BLS certificate

ACLS certificate

PALS certificate

Job description

Bonus Amount: $15,000.00
Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

Bridgton Hospital, Bridgton, ME 04009

Full-time | Nights | 7p–7a | 12-Hour Shifts

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in a fast-paced Emergency Department (ED). Responsible for direct patient care, rapid assessment, triage, emergency response, and critical clinical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in the Emergency Department (ED)
• Perform rapid assessment, triage, and prioritization of care
• Respond to acute changes, trauma, and life‑threatening conditions
• Interpret labs, diagnostics, and patient symptoms
• Communicate patient status with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and emergency treatments
• Educate patients and families on care and discharge instructions
• Ensure compliance with EMTALA, HIPAA, and patient safety standards
• Report suspected abuse/neglect per regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; ER setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements

• In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity: Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.