Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Central Maine Medical Center Inc; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 77,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center Inc is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role offers Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem schedules with 3 x 12 hour shifts, including day and night options.

Compensations include a pay range of $37.00–$51.28 per hour and a potential sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for experienced RNs. The department emphasizes safe patient care, adherence to EMTALA, and ongoing credential maintenance.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Maine.
• BLS certification required on hire; ACLS within 30 days and maintained.
• PALS and/or ENPC within 30 days and maintained.
• Minimum 1 year ER acute care experience; ED experience preferred.
• CEN certification preferred; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process in Telemetry and Emergency Department.
• Direct patient/family teaching and supervise nursing staff; maintain professional standards.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and document appropriately.
• Adhere to EMTALA regulations and report abuse to appropriate authorities; protect patient privacy.

Education

Current and valid state RN License

BLS certificate

ACLS certificate

PALS certificate and/or ENPC

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

Minimum of one year experience in acute care ER

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Emergency Department

Full Time, Part-time, Per Diem, Day Shift, Night Shift available.

Schedule: 3 X 12 hour shifts

Pay: $37.00–$51.28/hour

Gross Pay: $444.00–$615.36 per 12-hour shift (before taxes and deductions; overtime paid in accordance with applicable law)

Experienced RNs (2+ years acute care): Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bonus Amount: Up to $20,000 for Registered Nurses with 2 or more consecutive years of RN experience. Up to $10,000 for New Graduate Registered Nurses. Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Company Overview

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.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Current and valid state RN License.
• 2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 5. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• 6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• 7. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• 8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below)

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

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $37.00–$51.28. 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: Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days

Employment Status

Full Time

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: