Registered Nurse

Central Maine Healthcare; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 49,593 - 67,502; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN for the Medical‑Surgical unit in Rumford, ME. The role includes delivering direct patient care, ongoing assessments, and coordinating care in an acute setting.

The facility offers a structured new graduate residency, hands-on training, and dedicated preceptor support to build confidence and clinical skills. The RN will participate in a per-diem, 12-hour shift schedule at Rumford Hospital, with opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License is required.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and must maintain it.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days upon hire and must maintain (preferred)
• Previous acute care hospital experience preferred
• Ventilator management experience preferred
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care for assigned Medical‑Surgical patients
• Perform ongoing assessments and monitor patient condition and response to treatment
• Communicate changes in condition, diagnostic results, and symptomatology to physicians
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments per orders
• Provide patient and family education and guide nursing support staff
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient status
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with patient safety, HIPAA, and regulatory standards

Skills

Current and valid RN License

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Registers for RN – Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at Rumford Hospital, Rumford, ME 04276. Per‑Diem | 12‑Hour Shifts. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, patient‑centered care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) within the Medical‑Surgical unit. Responsible for direct patient care, care coordination, and clinical assessment in an acute care environment.

We welcome new graduate RNs and offer a structured residency program, hands‑on training, and dedicated preceptor support to build confidence and clinical skills.

• New Grad Residency Program
• Skills training & ongoing education
• Career growth opportunities

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250‑bed not‑for‑profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service. CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25‑bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities. As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private not‑for‑profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care for assigned Medical‑Surgical patients
• Perform ongoing assessments and monitor patient condition and response to treatment
• Communicate changes in condition, diagnostic results, and symptomatology to physicians
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments per orders
• Provide patient and family education and guide nursing support staff
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient status
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with patient safety, HIPAA, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training:

• Current and valid state RN License
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and must maintain it
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days upon hire and must maintain (preferred)
• Previous acute care hospital experience preferred
• Ventilator management experience preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Why Join Rumford Hospital as an RN?

Rumford Hospital is a small, community‑based facility, which means employees often build closer relationships with patients and coworkers. Staff members frequently get to know their patients personally and can see the direct impact of their care on the local community.

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Greater job satisfaction from meaningful patient interactions
• A sense of purpose and belonging

Pay Transparency

Rumford Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $36.00 to $49.16 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well‑being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

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. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf.